Guest Speaker

Mike Shoreman is a solutions focused resilience expert and advocate for accessible mental health support. He is a speaker, best-selling author, columnist, endurance athlete and the subject of the recently released award-winning documentary 'When Hope Breaks Through' by filmmaker Matthew Wagner.

In 2022, Mike and his dedicated support team made history when Mike became the first person with disabilities to conquer crossing all five Great Lakes. Mike's efforts to raise awareness and funding for youth mental health became one of the largest individually led mental health awareness campaigns for youth in Canada. Mike has been recognized by the Ontario Legislative Assembly, the House of Commons and by the Prime Minister. He is the recipient of the 2022 Mental Health Leadership award by the Mood Disorder Society of Canada.

Mike has keynoted at events with clients including the Ministry of National Defence, Canadian Armed Forces, Tim Hortons, Mazda Canada and more. Mike has appeared as a regular guest on shows including Breakfast Television, Your Morning, and CP24 to discuss resilience, mental health and accessibility issues.