We Are LCC

We are Lower Canada College, a Montreal school with a 113-year history that’s always been guided by the belief that everyone’s a learner for life. Our alumni, students, parents, teachers and staff have had extraordinary experiences, providing them with insights and perspectives that are worth sharing.

The We Are LCC podcast is a series of informative and engaging conversations with members of the extended Lower Canada College community, wherever they may be on the planet.

We delve into a wide range of diverse and timely issues with experts from a variety of fields. From sustainability to wellness to human rights, there will be something new to learn.

Be sure to subscribe to We Are LCC wherever you find your favourite podcasts and be inspired.

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Aug. 9, 2026

The Living Heartbeat of LCC: A Conversation with Vic Badian '61, Pre-U '62

Joining us on the podcast today is a true pillar of the educational and alumni community, Vic Badian. With a career and legacy spanning over six decades, Vic’s life story is deeply intertwined with leadership, mentorship, and a lifelong commitment to Lower Canada College. Born in November 1944, Vic began his early schooling at Hampstead Elementary before entering LCC in the 5th grade in 1954. After graduating from Grade 12 in 1962, he attended Mount Allison University in New Brunswick, earning

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June 9, 2026

Mark Salkeld, Head of School: Leading LCC - A Year One Retrospective

In this episode, we sit down with Mark Salkeld to reflect on his inaugural year as Head of School at Lower Canada College. Drawing on 30 years of experience as an educator in both the United Kingdom and Canada, Mark shares how his transition from Director to Head of School in June 2025 shifted his perspective on the LCC community. He discusses the "lessons learned" during his first year, the specific student interactions that remind him why he chose a career in education, and the delicate art of

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April 8, 2026

The LCC Athletic Edge: Building Leaders Beyond the Classroom

In this episode, we dive into the LCC student-athlete advantage. At LCC, participation in athletics is more than just a game—it is a powerful, real-world extension of the classroom. Through sports, our students learn invaluable lessons about resilience, teamwork, and leadership that shape them into well-rounded individuals ready for success in all aspects of life. To explore what gives our student-athletes this unique edge, we are thrilled to be joined by LCC’s Director of Athletics, Christian

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Jan. 8, 2026

Chris Martin '10: From Friction to Flow: Operationalizing Empathy

Chris is an LCC alum who works with organizations and communities to make decisions that actually match how people work, what systems demand, and the realities they serve. Over the past decade, they worked across agencies and consultant networks in the nonprofit and social impact space, often stepping in where strong intentions were undermined by unclear processes, conflicting priorities, and unrealistic expectations placed on staff and volunteers who were already carrying complexity without sha

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Dec. 8, 2025

April Bi '25, Pre-U '26: LCC in the Wild: The Field Science Immersion Experience at The Kenauk Institute

April is a Pre-University student at LCC who is passionate about science. Seeking to apply her research skills to the real world, she interned at the Kenauk Institute during the summer of 2025. Through the We Are LCC podcast, April hopes to share insights from her fieldwork to raise awareness of available practical scientific research opportunities, and inspire students to be bold to engage in them. It is amazing what can happen when you go beyond the classroom and we hope you enjoy learning abo

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Oct. 9, 2025

Pat Dussault '97: Award-winning Comedy Writer, Actor, and Producer

Patrick Dussault is an award-winning comedy writer, actor, and producer, whose credits include Just for Laughs, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, The Beaverton, The MMVAs and The Canadian Screen Awards. He has written jokes, sketches, and monologues for comics and celebrities including Jay Baruchel, Seth Rogen, Chevy Chase, Norm MacDonald, Sir Patrick Stewart, Jim Gaffigan, Nikki Glaser, Jimmy Carr, Carrie Fisher, Jeff Goldblum, Anthony Jeselnik, Anthony Anderson and Lily Singh. As an actor, Patrick’

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