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Can You Hear Me Now? is a book by Celina Caesar-Chavannes.(Random House Canada)
Can You Hear Me Now? is a memoir by entrepreneur and former politician Celina Caesar-Chavannes. Caesar-Chavannes was the first Black MP to represent the riding of Whitby, Ont. But her political career wasn t easy, and she was known for speaking out about social and racial injustices within political institutions and in her community. She eventually decided to leave the party she ran for, the Liberals.
Can You Hear Me Now? tells Caesar-Chavannes story, from her early childhood through her business and political careers to today, where she is a sought-after consultant, alongside offering leadership advice.