Connect & Inspire
Connect & Inspire
Connect & Inspire
Cannes Lions is a global hub for inspiration and while some are lucky enough to experience the Festival, we work to bring relevant insights back to Canada.
Decoding Cannes: Inspiration and intel from behind the scenes at Cannes Lions
Curated for The Globe and Mail by Karen Howe, a member of the Canadian Cannes Lions Advisory Board and former Cannes Lions juror, the fast-paced presentation offers a unique insider’s take on the best creative in the world.
Sharing the essential global trends in advertising, culture and tech, and revealing how they will be driving business in the year ahead, you can count on insights, analysis and an adrenaline shot of inspiration.
Best of Cannes 2019 Film Reel Screening
Don’t miss some of the world’s most entertaining, inspiration and humorous commercials from around the world, including a selection of bronze, silver, gold and grand prix winners from the past year.
Total reel screening time: 110 minutes
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The Canadian Cannes Lions Advisory Board is a steering committee that provides strategic insights and supports the Cannes Lions mission in the Canadian marketplace. Comprised of leaders across media, marketing and industry, the Board’s objective is to champion the value of creativity and amplify Canadian talent and work on the global stage.
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To be on a Cannes Lions jury is the highest accolade in the industry.
As the Festival representative, The Globe consults with the Canadian Cannes Advisory Board to submit a nomination list comprised of Canada’s industry leaders. Cannes Lions makes the final selection considering representative nominations while balancing factors including agency, network, holding company, independents, gender and diversity. With almost 2,000 nominations vying for 285 juror positions, the juries are curated to ensure the best placed individuals have been selected. Not only are the jurors entrusted to select the winning work, but collectively, they’re responsible for steering the future of the industry.
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Awarding Jurors
- Creative Commerce: Erin Kawalecki, Partner and Chief Creative Officer, Angry Butterfly
- Creative Strategy: Rafik Belmesk, Chief Strategy Officer, Dentsu Creative
- Direct: Shelley Brown, Chief Strategy Officer, FCB Canada
- Film Craft: Andrea Ogunbadejo, VP, Managing Director – Production, Cossette
- Health & Wellness: Marty Martinez, Chief Creative Officer, TANK Worldwide
- Industry Craft: Stephanie Yung, Chief Design Officer, Zulu Alpha Kilo
- Pharma: Jane Motz Hayes, Chief Creative and Design Officer, Havas Health & You, Global
- Print & Publishing: Isabelle Allard-Gendron, Creative Director, Sid Lee
- Audio & Radio: Mike Dubrick, Chief Creative Officer, Rethink
Shortlist Jurors
- Design: Ryan Crouchman, Partner, VP, Executive Creative Director, Design, LG2
- Outdoor: Steve Persico, Chief Creative Officer, Leo Burnett
- PR: Jenn Duggan, President, Citizen Relations
- Social & Influencer: Glen D’Souza, Head of Creative, Forsman & Bodenfors Canada
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The Globe and Mail is the official Canadian Representative of Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity – the world’s most prestigious advertising and marketing awards, celebrating creativity from over 90 countries.
We’re passionate about empowering Canada’s marketers and agencies to succeed on the global stage. Each year, we facilitate jury selection and oversee the Canadian Young Lions competition, showcasing the next generation of creative talent.
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Visit the Nominate a juror page for more information.
Canadian Cannes Lions Advisory Board
The Board provides strategic insights and supports the Cannes Lions mission in the Canadian market. Comprised of leaders across the media, creative, and marketing industries, the Board champions the value of creativity and amplifies Canadian talent and work on the global stage.
Young Lions Competition
For advertising and marketing professionals ages 30 and under, Young Lions is the official qualifying competition in Canada to compete in the global competitions at Cannes Lions. Notably, this event serves as a platform for young talent to showcase their skills and gain recognition within the industry.
The Career-Changing Young Lions Competition
The 2025 Young Lions Competition is now complete!
This year, Canadian participants competed in seven categories: Digital, Film, Print, Marketers, Media, and NEW for 2025: PR and Design.
The 2025 winners will represent Canada and compete on the global stage at Cannes Lions in June 2025.
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