Show Notes
The ChangeMakers series, a special edition of the Federation CJA 360 Podcast, celebrates the remarkable individuals whose leadership and generosity have made a lasting impact on our community. Through compelling conversations, we’ll explore the stories behind the people shaping Jewish life in Montreal and beyond.
Guest Information
- David Cape
- Bio:David Cape is a respected business executive and visionary community builder whose leadership has left a lasting mark on Montreal’s Jewish landscape. He is the President of Groupe Marcelle Inc., a leading Canadian cosmetics company. He served as President of Federation CJA and was Chair of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA).
- Links:linkedin.com/in/david-cape-a15834
- The Honourable Marc Gold, P.C.
- Bio:Marc Gold is a Canadian law professor, businessman, and former Senator who represented Quebec from 2016 to 2025, serving as the Government Representative in the Senate from 2020 until his retirement. A past President of Federation CJA, he has held numerous senior leadership roles including La Fondation de la Tolérance, United Israel Appeal Federations Canada, the Jewish Agency for Israel and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Marc has spent his career at the intersection of law, public service, and Jewish communal leadership.
Host & Show Info
- Host Name:Yair Szlak
- About the Host:Yair Szlak is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Federation CJA, a role he has held since 2018 after more than 15 years in senior leadership positions within the organization. A graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School, Yair is known as a skilled fundraiser and community builder. He has dedicated his career to strengthening Jewish life in Montreal and fostering a vibrant, resilient future for the community.
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