He comes from Alberta, a Reform stronghold, and his return topoliticsfrom being an international business consultant seems aimed at winning back western Canadians to the Tory fold.
From newsmakers in politics and business, to the pioneers of music, the arts and sport, viewers of 'African Voices' will find a different perspective on Africa.
And it pointedly excludes Mr Netanyahu, too, who is taking time out frompoliticsto dabble in business and enjoy the lucrative American lecture circuit.