True North Compliance Podcast
Navigating Canadian Business Regulations: What’s Required, What’s Optional, and What Could Cost You
We explore government-imposed rules (at the local, provincial, and federal levels), industry regulations, and voluntary compliance measures. Learn what Canadian businesses are doing to stay compliant, competitive and leverage voluntary standards to build trust and credibility.
Episodes
20 episodes
Beyond Symptoms: A Conversation with Dr. Kyle Maynard of Horizons Holistic Health
Dr. Kyle Maynard is a naturopathic doctor and co-owner of Horizons Holistic Health Clinic in Victoria, who talks about what naturopaths do, how their approach is different from regular doctors, and the rules they have to follow. Dr. Maynard als...
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Episode 20
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32:01
Trust on the Line: FINTRAC Fines and Real Estate Shakeups
Shawn dives into news stories on recent FINTRAC penalties for gambling organizations and scandals in the Canadian real estate industry. Find out what the buzz is about at British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Canadian National Exhibition...
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Episode 19
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22:26
Dean Bennett, Founder of Compu-Tek Computer Services – Business-Class IT, Data Security & Building Trust in Victoria
Dean Bennett, the founder of Compu-Tek Computer Services in Victoria, shares his experience helping businesses with computer security, backups, and IT support. Dean discusses the importance of regular computer maintenance, strong passwords, and...
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Episode 18
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50:18
John Juricic - Kickoff: Live Industry Talks from the Peninsula – Business, Tariffs & Innovation
This is This is an audio version of the very first Sidney Breakfast Club - After Hours livestream from YouTube with my co-host, John Juricic talking about starting this new live stream series focused on business and industry on the penin...
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Episode 17
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20:29
Jim McCaughan, Professional Services Support Advisor BCREA
Jim McCaughan is a Professional Services Support Advisor with the British Columbia Real Estate Association. Jim shares his journey from working in his family's furniture business to becoming a leader in real estate and discusses the many change...
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Episode 16
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15:18
Lauren Knight, Mortgage Broker with Knight Mortgages
Shawn talks with Lauren Knight, a mortgage expert from Victoria, about her job helping people get mortgages. Lauren shares how she finds the best deals for her clients and what makes her work special compared to banks. They discuss important ru...
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Episode 15
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34:22
Rajkumar Padmawar, Founder and CEO of ASAsoft® and Advisory Committee Member at the World Trade Centre–Vancouver
This is an audio version of the Sidney Breakfast Club - After Hours livestream from YouTube with my co-host, John Juricic. In this episode from YouTube, Going Glo...
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Episode 14
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30:10
Jeffrey Denissen of Profit Guard Consulting, a Certified Chief Financial Officer
Jeffrey Denissen of Profit Guard Consulting Ltd. is a Certified Chief Financial Officer and business advisor in Victoria, BC, who helps small and medium-sized businesses with their finances and growth. In this interview, he talks about his expe...
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Episode 13
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32:17
Ray Brougham of Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Ltd.
Ray Brougham is the president and CEO of Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada Limited, a company in Victoria, BC that specializes in CNC machining and contract manufacturing. In this interview, Ray talks about how he started the company, the industri...
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Episode 12
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22:10
Tim Van Vliet of A New Dawn Red Light Therapy Clinic
Tim Van Vliet, owner of A New Dawn Red Light Therapy Clinic in Langford, shares how he went from being a rugby coach and teacher to running a clinic for healing with red light. He explains the science of red light therapy, how it's different fr...
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Episode 11
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23:53
John Espley, Founder of the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre
This is an audio version of the first Sidney Breakfast Club - After Hours livestream from YouTube with my co-host, John Juricic. In this episode, John Espley, who started the Blenkinsop Community Agricultural Centre, shares how his new c...
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Episode 10
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36:49
Steve Pearce of Pendray Farm
Steve Pearce is a multifaceted professional involved in agriculture, athlete development, and insurance on Vancouver Island. In this interview, he discusses his role in environmentally responsible farming at Pendray Farms, the complexities of m...
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Episode 9
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32:11
Cale Grieve, REALTOR® with RE/MAX Camosun in Victoria
In this podcast, Cale Grieve, a licensed REALTOR® with RE/MAX Camosun, shares his journey from working in the Alberta oil sands to becoming a successful real estate agent in Greater Victoria. He discusses the evolving regulations in the industr...
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Episode 8
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28:44
Marty Douglas, Professional Services Support Advisor BCREA
Marty Douglas, currently the Professional Services Support Advisor with the British Columbia Real Estate Association and a seasoned real estate professional from Vancouver Island, shares his journey from starting in the industry in 1970 to his ...
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Episode 7
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36:57
David Vijan, Co-Founder of Outlier Compliance Group
David Vijan from Outlier Compliance Group joins the True North Compliance Podcast with special guest co-host Greg Dent to discuss the current state and future of compliance, particularly in the anti-...
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Episode 6
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32:57
Helen Jones, Co-owner and Managing Broker of JONESco Real Estate Inc.
Shawn interviews Helen Jones, a seasoned real estate professional of JONESco Real Estate Inc., who shares her journey from teaching to becoming a landlord and eventually a real estate agent in Victori...
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Episode 5
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43:47
Cory Raven, Managing Broker/Owner RE/MAX Select Realty, RE/MAX Select Properties, and RE/MAX Westcoast
Cory Raven joins the True North Compliance Podcast with special guest co-host Greg Dent to discuss the evolving landscape of real estate compliance and regulation. Having begun his career in 1998, Cory has witnessed significant changes in the i...
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Episode 4
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50:11
Dan Bennett, REALTOR® & past president BCREA
Dan Bennett shares his long journey in real estate, emphasizing the importance of service and putting people first. He highlights how starting in a challenging market taught him valuable skills and how adapting technology, like introducing a pa...
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Episode 3
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38:35
