Paul Toussaint, top, owner of three Haitian-inspired restaurants in Montreal and resident chef at the National Arts Centre in early 2024, says the experience has changed the way he approaches food.
Amanda Ray, bottom right, the executive chef at the Drake Devonshire in Prince Edward County and NAC resident chef in the sprint of 2024, says making connections was an important part of the experience for her. Also pictured, the terrace at 1 Elgin restaurant and Rays NAC menu items.