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From the Alps to the Rockies

Welcome to the podcast "From the Alps to the Rockies". The broadcasts will feature speakers from Switzerland and Canada, who will discuss various aspects of collaboration from the Swiss Alps to the Canadian Rockies. Episodes will focus on immigration stories, innovation, diplomacy and scientific collaboration. The podcast is presented by the Swiss Embassy in Ottawa and the Consulates General in Montreal and Vancouver.

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Arnold Witzig - Arctic Inspiration Prize

February 06, 2023 • Swiss Representations in Canada • Season 4 • Episode 1

Arnold Witzig is the co-founder of the Arctic Inspiration Prize that awards CAD 3 million for projects in Canada’s North. In today’s podcast, learn about Arnold Witzig’s amazing life journey from a small farm in Switzerland, across the seven summits on all continents, as well as the North Pole and South Pole, and find out how a successful Swiss businessman turned into a highly recognized philanthropist.

Arnold Witzig est le cofondateur de l'Arctic Inspiration Prize qui attribue 3 millions de dollars canadiens à des projets dans le Nord canadien. Dans le podcast d'aujourd'hui, découvrez l'étonnant parcours d'Arnold Witzig, qui est parti d'une petite ferme en Suisse, a traversé les sept sommets de tous les continents, le pôle Nord et le pôle Sud, et découvrez comment un homme d'affaires suisse prospère est devenu un philanthrope très reconnu.