493. The Brutal Shadow of Equity In Canada | Celina Caesar-Chavannes

2024/10/28

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

Key Insights

Why did Celina Caesar-Chavannes decide to run for office under the Liberal Party?

She had an affinity for the Liberal Party due to her family's voting history and saw it as a way to address healthcare inequities through a national brain strategy and senior strategy.

What was Celina Caesar-Chavannes' role as parliamentary secretary?

She was parliamentary secretary to the prime minister, acting as his right-hand person and handling policy development and stakeholder engagement.

Why did Celina Caesar-Chavannes resign from her position as parliamentary secretary?

She felt tokenized and marginalized, not included in policy discussions, and used for show at international events related to her ethnicity.

How did Celina Caesar-Chavannes' experience in politics affect her confidence?

Initially, it diminished her confidence, leading to a nervous breakdown, but later strengthened her resolve to advocate for others.

What was the turning point for Celina Caesar-Chavannes in her political career?

The incident where she was paraded for an announcement she wasn't involved in, realizing she was sidelined for over a year, solidified her decision to advocate more strongly.

How did Celina Caesar-Chavannes regain her confidence after her political setbacks?

She focused on her constituents, realizing her true responsibility was to them, not the prime minister, and remembered her own capabilities and achievements.

What was the final straw that led Celina Caesar-Chavannes to publicly confront Justin Trudeau?

Trudeau's national apology claiming an open-door policy, which she knew was false from her own experiences, prompted her to publicly call him out.

How did the media in Canada respond to Celina Caesar-Chavannes' public confrontation with Trudeau?

Some media outlets removed her from their platforms, and she was told speaking out was not allowed due to her criticism of Trudeau.

Chapters

Selina Caesar-Chavannes describes her role in the Trudeau government, including her appointment as parliamentary secretary and her initial expectations.

Elected in 2015 and appointed parliamentary secretary to the prime minister.
Expected a close working relationship with Trudeau but found it lacking.

Shownotes Transcript

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with entrepreneur, author, and prior member of Justin Trudeau’s administration, Celina Caesar-Chavannes. They discuss her time in the Canadian government, the Prime Minister’s modus operandi, the use of tokenism over substantive contribution, and why she ultimately decided to resign.

Celina Caesar-Chavannes is a dynamic leader with an impressive track record across business, politics, and advocacy. Currently completing her PhD in Neuroscience, Celina’s research focuses on how cognitive and emotional processes intersect to influence leadership, decision-making, and self-actualization. She translates these insights into practical strategies for Cognitive Optimized Inclusive Leadership (COIL) - a program she designed to help individuals and organizations harness the power of their brain for authentic leadership, fostering deeper self-awareness, well-being, and transformation. Her leadership programs emphasize the importance of integrating neuroscience into leadership development to build more inclusive, empathetic, and effective leaders.

This episode was filmed on October 8th, 2024

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For Celina Caesar-Chavannes:

On X https://x.com/iamcelinacc?lang=en

“Can You Hear Me Now?: How I Found My Voice and Learned to Live with Passion and Purpose” (Book) https://www.amazon.com/Can-You-Hear-Me-Now/dp/0735279594

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