The Ireland Canada Connection
Interviews with leaders in business, culture and public affairs across Ireland and Canada. Brought to you by the Ireland Canada Business Association.
The Ireland Canada Connection
Minister Seamus O’Regan on his Irish roots, peace in Northern Ireland, and overcoming adversity.
A fascinating conversation with Canada’s Minister of Labour, Seamus O’Regan. Topics include:
· His Irish heritage and time studying in University College Dublin learning about Ireland’s Celtic Tiger
· How much he enjoyed his years as a national breakfast tv show presenter, despite not being a morning person!
· The housing crisis in Canada and Ireland and his faith in our ability to solve them
· Being in Belfast for the Good Friday Agreement commemorations and sharing the room with John de Chastelain, Tony Blair, Teresa May, Bill Clinton, Liz Truss and many others.
· The pride he felt when Ireland passed marriage equality legislation
· Why CETA should be fully ratified
Produced by Patrick Haughey of AudioBrand for the Ireland Canada Business Association