{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Purpose & Protection","title":"Breaking Barriers: A conversation with HCol Doug Ruck, KC","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4068564d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2609,"description":"In this episode of Purpose & Protection, host Barry Pitcher, CEO of Commissionaires Nova Scotia, speaks with Honourary Colonel Doug Ruck, KC: a pioneer in Canadian public service and a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Doug shares his inspiring journey of breaking barriers, the evolution of Commissionaires, and why representation matters. The conversation also explores the legacy of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s only all-Black battalion in WWI, and its lasting impact on military history and racial justice. Tune in for insights on historical recognition, modern reform, and how service and community remain at the heart of Commissionaires’ mission.Topics Covered: Human rights and civil rightsEquity, diversity and inclusionDoug’s career in lawNo. 2 Construction BattalionRepresentation in organizations and leadershipLinks & Resources:Commissionaires Nova Scotia: https://commissionaires.ca/podcast Douglas Ruck, KC: Thurgood Marshall: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Thurgood-Marshall Spotswood W, Robinson III: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/spottswood-w-robinson-iiiNova Scotia Barrister’s Society, The Ruck Report: https://nsbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/REGAINING-TRUST-The-Ruck-Report-Oct-29-2024-2.pdfNo. 2 Construction Battalion: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/no-2-construction-battalionThe Black Battalion by Calvin W. Ruck: https://halifax.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S135C1915982 Rev. White Diary: https://wardiaries.ca/s/operationcanada/page/william-andrew-white National Apology, No. 2 Construction Battalion: https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2022/07/09/prime-minister-delivers-apology-descendants-no-2-construction Subscribe to Purpose & Protection for more conversations on service, security and leadership.Presented by Commissionaires Nova ScotiaProduced by PodstarterBecome a commissionaire: commissionaires.ca ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/S9MaZ70kgCR-X8ew_2a94hJEjtrt9TVrgJNlxQXn5mU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NjM1/ZmNiMjcyMjI3ZmVm/ZDhkMmE2YmYxMThh/Mjc1Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}