{"id":34249,"date":"2026-05-02T21:09:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T00:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bambisafkar.ca\/?p=34249"},"modified":"2026-05-02T21:09:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T00:09:23","slug":"on-the-eve-of-the-world-laughter-day-thanks-to-mr-michael-lifshitz-for-his-hilarious-speech-from-the-throne-living-with-a-disability-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bambisafkar.ca\/index.php\/2026\/05\/02\/on-the-eve-of-the-world-laughter-day-thanks-to-mr-michael-lifshitz-for-his-hilarious-speech-from-the-throne-living-with-a-disability-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"On the eve of the World Laughter Day: Thanks to Mr. Michael Lifshitz for his hilarious “Speech from the Throne – Living with a Disability in Canada”!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bambi has two old posts on her most talented friend Michael Lifshitz (shared below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael is a source of inspiration not just to Louis\u2014his childhood friend\u2014 and to Bambi, but also to the entire Canada. He is also a source of laughter and thus of good times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Actually, Bambi does not know from where to start to describe Michael to you, dear readers. Some of you may be lucky to know him or have heard of him. For those who do not know him yet, he is a skilled comedian in addition to being an accomplished, highly successful entrepreneur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From his own bio found on his website (https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y4v5ectc0<\/a>), we learn that \u201cMichael was born with a condition called Multiple Congenital Musculoskeletal Abnormalities. In addition to wearing an artificial leg, he walks with a cane and uses a wheelchair for longer distances. Contrary to what many would believe possible, he became a chartered accountant and also obtained a MBA from Edinburgh Business School.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has built and sold successful accounting and financial planning practices. Today, in addition to continuing a successful career in finance and accounting as CFO and co-founder of Breakaway Experiences<\/a>, a gift experience company, he uses speaking, comedy and writing to not only educate people as to what people with disabilities can do, but to also inspire them to overcome their own challenges and live their life to the fullest of their abilities<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A skilled financial consultant, Michael who now resides in Ottawa is an entrepreneur in private practice while having worked\u2014as a financial advisor\u2014for both Investor Group and McGill University over many productive years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, and of note, Michael Lifshitz is a HILARIOUS<\/strong> comedian, as you can see in the YouTube video below. Of note, his full comedy album was released on December 3rd, 2025, which was the “International Day of People with Disabilities”. It is entitled “Speech from the Throne – Living with a Disability in Canada”. For those of you who are interested, it is available on Apple Music (https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/3nev3rnb<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of note, even if this post describes Michael’s multi-talent holistically, it focuses mainly on his comedy skills, performing as a one-man-show. Those skills, which are in line with the World Laughter Day (https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2pmcpdrc<\/a>), are much needed at all times. Indeed, they contribute to heal our troubled world, making it kinder, lighter, and more beautiful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, in addition to his artistic talent (sharing stories from his own life), Michael is an uplifting Canadian citizen. Indeed, he has contributed to public life and even ran for municipal politics while living in Montreal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, Michael is a passionate advocate for youth well-being and for the prevention of violence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only all that. Despite his busy schedule, Michael finds the time to regularly (and safely, thankfully!) jump off buildings to raise funds for meaningful social causes. For instance, in September 2019, he raised funds for Easter Seals Nova Scotia in Drop Zone Halifax. Easter Seals Nova Scotia has been advocating for Nova Scotians with disabilities for over 80 years. Its top-quality services promote mobility, independence, and inclusion in society. Bravo to them and to Michael!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To conclude this post, thank you Michael for whom you are with your humanity, values, and skills. Thanks for our precious friendship. Bambi loves you beyond blog’s posts and world’s laughters or smiles. Please keep up your talent, be well, and come to visit your two friends in Sackville, NB \u2764\ufe0f. We now have a couple of buildings in our small town : )!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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