A profound conversation with retired Canadian Lieutenant General Omer Lavoie about the realities of military service, leadership, sacrifice, and the importance of recognizing true heroism beyond symbols and medals.

Key Topics

• Leadership in combat and law enforcement operations
• The psychological and physical toll of military service
• The process and importance of military honors and recognition

Resources

• Lieutenant General Omer Lavoie's profile
• Canadian Armed Forces
• Operation Medusa - Kandahar
• Juno Beach Centre
• Canadian War Museum - Victoria Cross records
• Law of Armed Conflict - International Committee of the Red Cross
• Canadian Military Justice System

Guest Links

• LinkedIn

Welcome to our first Barney's Tavern podcast with host Chris LaBossiere. In this engaging conversation, his very good friend Todd Babiak shares insights on city branding, leadership, and Canada's global reputation, blending personal stories with professional expertise. Discover how Edmonton's spirit and strategic thinking can shape its future and Canada's place in the world. Todd also shares the experience of writing his latest book and the fun of helping to create the cover of the book too.

Key Topics

• City branding and identity
• Leadership and political cycles
• Canada's global reputation and potential

Resources

• Todd Babiak's Books
• Make Something Edmonton
• Mark Carney's Leadership
• Juno Beach Centre

Guest Links

• Twitter
• Website

Barney's Tavern is a corner booth for people who care about this country. Host Chris LaBossiere sits down with thoughtful, interesting Canadians — and take the time real ideas deserve. Generals. Entrepreneurs. Policymakers. Artists. Creatives. Builders. People shaping Canada in visible and invisible ways. The goal isn't debate. It isn't performance. It's curiosity.

COMING MONDAY, March 23rd at 7:00a MDT

https://barneystavern.ca