John Ibbitson Signs With The Lavin Agency
The New Voice of Politic Analysis

John Ibbitson has had many incarnations as a writer: reporter, young adult fiction author, political commentator, playwright. For more than a decade, John has turned his powerful pen to the analysis of the political climate of Canada.

His formidable range of experience informs every column he writes and every speech he presents. John Ibbitson's style is unforgettable and his breadth of knowledge is unbelievable. His work has been nominated for the Governor General's Award, the National Newspaper Award, The Trillium Prize, and the City of Toronto Book Award.

Bring John Ibbitson in to your next event and experience the wide-ranging talent that makes him one of Canada's foremost writers on political affairs.

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David Gratzer Offers The Inside Story on Canadian Health Care
What Happens Now That the Election is Over?

In the weeks leading up to the federal election, health care issues and values were discussed, debated and dissected endlessly. So...what happens now? We know that the Liberals have a minority government but we're still waiting to hear what that means for the funding and structure of our health care system.

In the gap between election promises and reality, Canadians need someone who can tell them what really needs to happen in government to ensure true and lasting health care reform. Dr. David Gratzer, the award-winning author, is a physician that is able to see beyond the special interests and inflated rhetoric to the reality of our system. His uncompromising approach to long-term, sustainable healthcare for all Canadians has been called 'brilliant and tightly researched' by The National Post.

Click here to read what David Gratzer has to say about the new government and the future of health care.

For more information about having Dr. Gratzer into your next event, contact The Lavin Agency or click here:

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The Lavin Agency Signs The Timebenders
The Band that Plays the Greatest Music of The Century

There is no other band like The Timebenders. Imagine having a chance to dance your way through some of the best music of the last sixty years - performed by all of the original artists! Now, imagine those artists amplified into some of the most hilarious caricatures you will ever and played up to comic perfection. Join those two visions together and you have the beginning of an idea of how much fun The Timebenders will bring with them to your next corporate event.

Few people have as solid a grasp of the hits (and spectacular misses!) of the last few decades of pop music. If you want to shake with Tina, bop with Cyndi and live la vida loca with Tricky Martin, it's time to bring in the one and only Timebenders!

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The Strange Story of Alice Cooper, Bruce Kirkby and Hitchhiking Through Quebec
How A Shock Rocker Left Bruce Kirkby Hitchhiking to His Last Event

Bruce Kirkby has travelled by camel across the Empty Quarter, rafted the Blue Nile Gorge, and climbed Mount Everest. So when he got stuck in a Quebec airport last week with no rental cars available for the two hour drive to Mt. Tremblant he immediately found a solution. He asked if anyone else was headed in that direction and he asked for a ride. And then it got really interesting.

The Good Samaritan turned out to be the manager of Alice Cooper, the famous shock rocker. Bruce and this kind stranger were having a grand time talking about the music industry when the driver's cellphone rang. Sure enough, it was Alice Cooper and the manager had to get back to the airport immediately!

This left Bruce stranded on the side of the highway an hour from anywhere, in a full suit in the noon day heat. Bruce did what any committed Lavin speaker would do - straightened his suit, put on a big smile and stuck his thumb out! He made it in time and did his usual fantastic presentation. Now that's dedication!

For more information about Bruce Kirkby (or just to confirm that we're not making this up), contact The Lavin Agency.

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Linwood Barclay Becomes Television's Newest Political Commentator
One of Canada's Top Political Satirists Becomes Television Commentator

Linwood Barclay has long been the left-leaning defender of liberal politics. His Toronto Star column has often acted as the voice of the left-of-center Canadians who enjoy both his wit and his political bent.

Now Linwood is moving his much acclaimed - and often hilarious - blend of satire and sincerity to another medium: television. His new role as a weekly panelist on Michael Coren Live will allow Linwood to express his opinions in real time and to enter into live debate with his right-leaning opponent.

The many who look forward to Linwood Barclay's quips and insights in the Toronto Star can now rejoice! For politics that are never boring and analysis that is always fresh, tune in to Michael Coren Live and find out for yourself what it is that's made Linwood Barclay one of Canada's top political humourists.

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