How can Canada find its voice in a world that demands we choose sides?How can you?

AN INSPIRING NEW KEYNOTE FROM TOD MAFFIN

A former national CBC Radio host, Tod spent 20 years on the speaking circuit, addressing conferences around the world.Now, he's back as one of the country's most visible commentators on Canadian identity and culture, with nearly a half-million social media followers.

Relentless Decency: Finding Canada's Voice in a World That Demands We Choose Sides

A moving, smart, and surprisingly funny 45-minute closing keynote that explores Canadian identity through nostalgia, national history, and cultural quirks... anchored in an unlikely symbol: The Littlest Hobo.Blending sharp political insight with heartfelt storytelling, Tod takes audiences from 1980s living rooms to international diplomacy, from quiet protests to moments of national reckoning.With wit, warmth, and a touch of righteous mischief, this keynote reframes what it means to lead, to belong, and to care in a divided world.

More than a keynote

More than just a keynote, it’s a call to action.Audiences don’t just leave entertained, they leave mobilized, with a renewed sense of mission.Attendees will get a free copy of "Relentless Decency" — a collection of 30 of Tod's most popular essays.

About Tod Maffin

Tod Maffin is one of Canada’s clearest voices on who we are as a country.A former CBC Radio host, he’s known for sharp essays and viral videos that unpack Canadian identity: warts, contradictions, pride and all.Tod’s keynotes are adapted for each audience, whether it’s leaders navigating division, teams seeking purpose, or communities working toward inclusion. He connects cultural insight to real-world impact, leaving audiences more aligned, both with each other and with the values that drive their work.At a time when many nations are losing their way, Tod offers something rare: a clear-eyed, hopeful look at what Canada can still be.His keynote doesn't just reflect our shared national story, it helps shape it.

Is it right for your event?

Relentless Decency is perfect for conferences seeking something uniquely Canadian, personally challenging, powerfully relevant, and deeply human.

What They Say

Tod Maffin was a run­away suc­cess­ful speaker. All respon­dents rated him a 3 out of 3 and com­ments were extra­or­di­nar­ily pos­i­tive. Not only was he an out­stand­ing pre­sen­ter, but his per­sonal story had a very strong impact.
— Beth Evans, Minding the Workplace conference


Your keynote pre­sen­ta­tion rat­ings reflected excel­lence with an over­all eval­u­a­tion of 5+ out of 5 and a stand­ing ova­tion (which is in itself a rar­ity and speaks vol­umes).  Consistent feed­back from del­e­gates included, “Awesome speaker, sim­ply out­stand­ing”; “Absolutely amaz­ing speaker!”; “Best speaker ever.”
— Elizabeth Lengyel, Conference Board of Canada


Your pre­sen­ta­tion was really excel­lent! Your pro­fes­sional and per­sonal mes­sages are pow­er­ful, engag­ing and mov­ing. You truly are a very gifted speaker.
– Beth Evans, Alberta Mental Health Board

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