I heard Alex say
Did someone say Curling?
Alex in Italy
Alex's Talented Family
OPS, who?
100
This Alex phrase is what happens when anyone asks for “just a simple summary” of a topic that is absolutely not simple.
What is "Pension is complicated"?
100
After years of pension policy, this curling role best describes Alex: calm under pressure, strategic, and quietly wondering why everyone else missed the obvious line.
What is the skip?
100
Alex and his family spent two years living in this Italian city.
What is Florence?
100
Alex’s daughter is known for being incredibly good at this delicious skill.
What is baking?
100
Alex’s workday includes more of these than a theatre production.
What are outfit changes?
200
Alex has served as Past President and Board Advisor at this club.
What is High Park Curling & Tennis Club?
200
Alex’s sister, Helen, works in this challenging sector, where success is measured in both performance and terrifying acronyms.
What is banking?
200
This is the formal name for retiring, returning, and charging for wisdom that used to be available by walking down the hall.
What is "consulting"?
300
This curling phrase also works as a perfect description of Alex’s policy advice: not too much, not too little.
What is good weight?
300
This phrase makes a prominent appearance on Alex’s LinkedIn and sounds like something he may still be trying to accept.
What is “No longer in Italy”?
300
Alex’s son shares his first name with this famous English playwright.
Who is William Shakespeare?
300
Alex was once extremely excited to eat at this Toronto restaurant, located high above the city.
What is Canoe?
400
Alex’s favourite family member has a clear policy platform: more food, more walks, fewer meetings.
Who is Hershey?
400
Alex once survived budget season by sleeping in this appropriately named Frost Building room.
What is the Defroster?
500
According to Alex, this amount can apparently buy a nice meal and a glass of wine.
What is seven euros?
500
With Helen in banking and Alex in pensions, the family has both sides of this classic retirement equation covered.
What are saving and retirement income?
500
Before becoming a pension-policy legend, Alex studied law at this Ontario university.
What is Western?