Yonah Martin is a Conservative Senator from British Columbia, appointed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2009. She is the first Canadian of Korean descent to serve in the Senate of Canada and the first Korean-Canadian parliamentarian in Canadian history.

Senator Martin is currently the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate. She has been Co-Chair of the Canada Korea Inter-Parliamentary Group since 2009; and serves on the Executive of various inter-parliamentary groups. 

Jamie Braund was born in Peterborough Ontario and has served the the Salvation Army for 37 years. Moving back and forth between Ontario and British Columbia, Jamie has worked in various leadership positions in the hierarchy of the 150-year-old Salvation Army.

A thoughtful and multi-talented leader, Jamie brings compassion and forward thinking to his role as the Divisional Commander of the Salvation Army in BC since 2018.

As a survivor of sex trafficking in Canada, Casandra Diamond is a provincially and nationally recognized anti-trafficking leader in Canada, serving as a trusted advisor to all levels of government. 

In 2014, Casandra founded BridgeNorth Women’s Mentorship & Advocacy Services, a registered charitable organization based in York Region, Ontario, dedicated to ending sex trafficking in Canada through direct service, public education, and advocacy. 

Long-time Vancouver politician Sam Sullivan shares his inspiring story of his tragic accident that left him paralyzed at 19, and by recognizing his assets, he set about making a life by making a difference for the benefit of others.

Dr. Will Johnston speaks with Tom Cooper of his work and convictions on the front lines of the Pro-Life movement and the campaign against MAID.

In our 3rd episode of Voices in The City, Jimmy Crescenzo is interviewed by CIF founder Tom Cooper, on the work he does in the East End Boys Club.

In our 2nd episode of Voices in The City, CIF president Tom Cooper is interviewed by friend and colleague Roy Salmond on the people and places that benefit from the work of City In Focus. 

In this inaugural episode, CIF president Tom Cooper is interviewed by friend and colleague Roy Salmond on how City In Focus came to be.