NEW EVENT | Moving Primary Care Beyond Crisis – What Should Canadians Expect From Our Elected Officials? On March 6, 2025, join the Empire Club of Canada for a vital discussion on Canada’s primary care crisis and what elected officials must do to addr
NEW EVENT | Moving Primary Care Beyond Crisis – What Should Canadians Expect From Our Elected Officials?
On March 6, 2025, join the Empire Club of Canada for a vital discussion on Canada’s primary care crisis and what elected officials must do to address it. With 6.5 million Canadians lacking access to primary care, urgent reforms are needed to improve health outcomes and reduce system strain.
Speakers:
🔹 Dr. Ojistoh Horn, President, Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada
🔹 Dr. Dominik Nowak, President, Ontario Medical Association; Family Doctor, Women’s College Hospital
🔹 Dr. Joss Reimer, President, Canadian Medical Association
🔹 Kelly Grant, National Health Reporter, The Globe and Mail (Moderator)
This event is a must-attend for business leaders, policymakers, and healthcare professionals seeking expert insights on the future of Canada’s healthcare system. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this critical conversation.
📅 Thursday, March 6, 2025
🕚 11:30 AM EST
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q035HGNJ0
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: Telus Health
Supporting Sponsor: Lifespire
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsors: EllisDon, Waste Connections of Canada
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Audio Visual
#EmpireClubOfCanada #HealthcareCrisis #PrimaryCare #CanadianHealthcare #PublicPolicy #EconomicDevelopment #HealthPolicy #Elections2025 #HealthInnovation
NEW EVENT | Powering Canada’s Future with Ehren Cory, CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank On March 3, 2025, join the Empire Club of Canada for an exclusive conversation with Ehren Cory, CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, as he provides key updates on th
NEW EVENT | Powering Canada’s Future with Ehren Cory, CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank
On March 3, 2025, join the Empire Club of Canada for an exclusive conversation with Ehren Cory, CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, as he provides key updates on the CIB’s investment progress and its role in driving Canada’s infrastructure development.
In conversation with Sean Speer, Co-Founder & Editor-at-Large of The Hub, Ehren will explore how strategic investments and innovative financing are making infrastructure projects possible that would otherwise be out of reach for traditional lenders.
Following the 1:1 fireside chat, a dynamic panel of industry leaders will take the stage to explore Canada’s evolving energy landscape, success stories, and the importance of collaboration in achieving long-term infrastructure goals.
Speakers:
🔹 Ehren Cory, CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank
🔹 Michelle Chislett, EVP, Onshore Renewables, Northland Power
🔹 Peter Gregg, President & CEO, Nova Scotia Power
🔹 Tracy Primeau, Board Director, Ontario Power Generation
🔹 Sean Speer, Co-Founder & Editor-at-Large, The Hub (Moderator)
This event is a must-attend for business leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders shaping the future of Canadian infrastructure. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage in this pivotal conversation!
📅 Monday, March 3, 2025
🕚 11:30 AM EST
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q035h3fq0
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: McCarthy Tetrault
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada, Ellis Don
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Audio Visual
#EmpireClubofCanada #CanadianInfrastructure #CIB #EnergyInnovation #PublicPrivatePartnerships #EconomicDevelopment #InfrastructureInvestment #TheHub #EnergyTransition #PolicyInsights
NEW EVENT | Mark your calendars for February 27, 2025! The Empire Club of Canada is back with another of our highly anticipated Empire Nights! In celebration of Black History Month, the Empire Club of Canada is thrilled to present Leaders in the Auto and
NEW EVENT | Mark your calendars for February 27, 2025! The Empire Club of Canada is back with another of our highly anticipated Empire Nights!
In celebration of Black History Month, the Empire Club of Canada is thrilled to present Leaders in the Auto and Tech Mobility Sector — How a diverse workforce can increase innovation. This Empire Nights event will dive into how diversity drives progress in Canada’s auto and tech industries, which are not only vital to our economy but also provide over 1 in 8 jobs across the country.
But that’s not all — get ready for an Ontario Election Viewing Party! Expect a night full of excitement, networking and candid conversations as we watch the results unfold together and enjoy this thought leadership panel. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of inspiration and anticipation!
Speakers include:
Yolanda Biswah, President, Canadian Black Book
Jerome Chinner, Senior Vice President, Dealer Development and Support, SCI Lease Corp.
Shereena Robinson, Director of Human Resources, Porsche Cars Canada
Moderated by Stephanie Henry, Canadian TV Journalist
📅 Thursday, February 27, 2025
🕚 5:30 AM EST
📍STORYS Building, 2nd Floor, 11 Duncan St, Toronto
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q034LTGH0
Join us for an unforgettable evening of passed canapés, drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere designed to inspire and connect the next generation of diverse talent and leaders in Canada’s auto and tech mobility sectors.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: Accelerate Auto
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada, EllisDon
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Audio Visual
NEW EVENT | Manufacturing and Exporting in the New World Order – Trade, Tariffs and Trump A recent survey by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters found that only 11% of manufactures believe they can fully absorb tariff costs and only for a limited time. W
NEW EVENT | Manufacturing and Exporting in the New World Order – Trade, Tariffs and Trump
A recent survey by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters found that only 11% of manufactures believe they can fully absorb tariff costs and only for a limited time. What does this mean for the future of Canada’s integrated trading relationship with the U.S., and our ability to make goods together?
What are the long-term potential impacts to Canadian markets and, most importantly, how can Canada’s governments and Canadians protect against this threat and support this important sector beyond the impending trade negotiations?
Join us on February 19, 2025, for a critical discussion on the implications of this new trade reality, hosted by the Empire Club of Canada and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters.
Our distinguished panel of experts include:
David Glover, Co-Owner of Harbour Technologies
Emily Olson, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer at Vale Base Metals
Frank Voss, President of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
Rob Wildeboer, Executive Chairman of Martinrea International
Vincent Caron, Vice President of Ontario Government Relations at Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (Moderator)
📅 Wednesday, February 19, 2025
🕚 11:30 AM EST
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q033RBZG0
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: Algoma Steel
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada, Ellis Don
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Audio Visual
#EmpireClubofCanada #Manufacturing #Trade #Tariffs #CanadianEconomy #GlobalTrade #USCanadaRelations #CME #TradeNegotiations #Leadingthechange
NEW EVENT | Here’s a Hot Flash: Women’s Health Matters. Period. And you won’t want to miss this conversation! Every March, we come together to observe International Women’s Day, and this year, the Empire Club of Canada is excited to present “Her
NEW EVENT | Here’s a Hot Flash: Women’s Health Matters. Period. And you won’t want to miss this conversation!
Every March, we come together to observe International Women’s Day, and this year, the Empire Club of Canada is excited to present “Here’s a Hot Flash: Women’s Health Matters. Period.” Our experts will debate how far we have come and the work still to be done. They’ll share stories and evidence on how bringing conversations on women’s health out into the open benefits individual women, the economy, and our broader society.
Join Karli Farrow, President and CEO at Trillium Health Partners (THP), Joanna Griffiths, Founder and President of Knix and Dr. Wendy Wolfman, Director of the Menopause and the Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Clinics at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto for a lively discussion on women’s health from menstruation to menopause, with Teri Hart, journalist and TV host, as the moderator.
📅 Thursday, March 20, 2025
🕚 11:30 AM EST
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q0337TRN0
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsors: Desjardins, Shoppers Drug Mart
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada, Ellis Don
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Audio Visual
#EmpireClubofCanada #ConversationsThatMatter #LeadingTheChange #WomensHealth #Menopause
REGISTER NOW | Join us on December 17th, 2024, for a national conversation on Canada’s energy future at the Empire Club of Canada. The event, titled "Canada’s Energy, Resource and Climate: A National Discussion," will feature Premiers Danielle Smith o
REGISTER NOW | Join us on December 17th, 2024, for a national conversation on Canada’s energy future at the Empire Club of Canada.
The event, titled "Canada’s Energy, Resource and Climate: A National Discussion," will feature Premiers Danielle Smith of Alberta and Andrew Furey of Newfoundland and Labrador, offering their unique perspectives on Canada's energy policies, critical minerals, and the future of sustainable resource management.
Has Canada given up on the grand bargain between climate and energy? With mounting division over carbon pricing and a potential reset on energy policy, join the Empire Club of Canada for a national perspective on the energy “trilemma” of sustainability, affordability and reliability.
The discussion will be moderated by Mike Van Soelen, Past President of the Empire Club of Canada and Partner at Oyster Group.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
🕒 Time: 11:30 AM EST
🗣️ Featured Speakers:
Premier Danielle Smith, Alberta
Premier Andrew Furey, Newfoundland and Labrador
Moderator: Mike Van Soelen, Partner, Oyster Group
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02_0Tp30
A special thanks to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: Enbridge
VIP Reception Sponsors: Cenovus, Global Public Affairs
Supporting Sponsors: Fortis, Labatt, Tourmaline Oil Corp.
Event Partner: Resource Works Society
We look forward to an engaging and thought-provoking discussion that will help shape the future of Canada's energy and resource policy.
#EmpireClubofCanada #EnergyPolicy #ClimateChange #CriticalMinerals #CanadaEnergy #Sustainability #ResourceManagement #Leadership #PremierDanielleSmith #PremierAndrewFurey #NationalDiscussion
LAST CALL | Don't miss out on our event tomorrow, titled "Indigenous Partnerships — A New Way Forward to Unlock Canadian Infrastructure," highlighting the growing role of Indigenous participation in key sectors like transportation, energy, health, minin
LAST CALL | Don't miss out on our event tomorrow, titled "Indigenous Partnerships — A New Way Forward to Unlock Canadian Infrastructure," highlighting the growing role of Indigenous participation in key sectors like transportation, energy, health, mining, and more.
This event will focus on Indigenous partnerships and its impact to Indigenous communities and the Canadian Infrastructure. Our panelists will speak about the impact, the challenges and the success stories for all Canadians to learn from. Don't miss out and register now!
📅 Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
🗣️ Chief Cindy Woodhouse, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations
🗣️ Cherie Brant, Partner and National Leader, Indigenous Law, BLG
🗣️ Hillary Thatcher, Managing Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank
🗣️ Michael Fox, President of ICE Indigenous (Moderator)
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02-XL5W0
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: AtkinsRealis, Fasken, Waste Connections of Canada
VIP Reception Sponsor: EllisDon, Nuclear Waste Management Organization, Sterling Ridge Group
Supporting Sponsors: Cormorant, Nieuport, Humber
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro one
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada
Print Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke
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#EmpireClubofCanada #ConversationsThatMatter #LeadingTheChange #IndigenousPartnerships #Infrastructure
REGISTER NOW | On December 10th, 2024 - the Empire Club of Canada will host an important event titled "Indigenous Partnerships — A New Way Forward to Unlock Canadian Infrastructure," highlighting the growing role of Indigenous participation in key secto
REGISTER NOW | On December 10th, 2024 - the Empire Club of Canada will host an important event titled "Indigenous Partnerships — A New Way Forward to Unlock Canadian Infrastructure," highlighting the growing role of Indigenous participation in key sectors like transportation, energy, health, mining, and more.
This event will focus on Indigenous partnerships and its impact to Indigenous communities and the Canadian Infrastructure. Our panelists will speak about the impact, the challenges and the success stories for all Canadians to learn from. Don't miss out and register now!
📅 Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
🗣️ Chief Cindy Woodhouse, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations
🗣️ Cherie Brant, Partner and National Leader, Indigenous Law, BLG
🗣️ Hillary Thatcher, Managing Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank
🗣️ Michael Fox, President of ICE Indigenous (Moderator)
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02-D61c0
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: AtkinsRealis, Fasken, Waste Connections of Canada
VIP Reception Sponsor: EllisDon, Nuclear Waste Management Organization, Sterling Ridge Group
Supporting Sponsors: Cormorant Utility Services, Nieuport, Humber
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro one
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada
Print Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke
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#EmpireClubofCanada #ConversationsThatMatter #LeadingTheChange #IndigenousPartnerships #Infrastructure
ANNOUNCEMENT | 2024 Nation Builder Award The Empire Club of Canada is proud to announce that Prem Watsa, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings, will be the recipient of the 2024 Nation Builder Award. The Nation Builder Award recognizes
ANNOUNCEMENT | 2024 Nation Builder Award
The Empire Club of Canada is proud to announce that Prem Watsa, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings, will be the recipient of the 2024 Nation Builder Award.
The Nation Builder Award recognizes visionary Canadians whose contributions leave a lasting impact on society. Since 2019, it has celebrated leaders who inspire through innovation, resilience, and philanthropy.
Prem Watsa’s story is both inspiring and impressive – embodying resilience, ingenuity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity in business. As a newcomer to Canada, he supported himself through an MBA program at Western University and began his career as an investment analyst. Mr. Watsa went on to found Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, today a leading Canadian company in the global insurance sector with a market capitalization of more than $40 billion.
His commitment to philanthropy has been longstanding, with a focus on education and healthcare initiatives and on investments that uplift communities across the country. He has brought his passion and expertise to support a wide range of organizations including SickKids Hospital, the University of Waterloo, Huron University, the Royal Ontario Museum and St. Paul’s Anglican Church.
The January awards ceremony will offer attendees the unique opportunity to hear directly from Mr. Watsa as he reflects on his remarkable journey and the milestones that have defined his career. Following Mr. Watsa's address, Andrew Willis, Business Columnist for The Globe and Mail, will engage Mr. Watsa in a fireside chat.
The event will also feature important testimonials from esteemed colleagues, including The Right Honourable David Johnston, former Governor General of Canada; Kathleen Taylor, Chair of the SickKids Foundation Board of Trustees, and more.
Read our press release here: https://hubs.la/Q02ZP29f0
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On December 2, join the Empire Club of Canada for “Tools of the Trade: Ontario’s Blueprint for Prosperity,” featuring the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development, in conversation with Michael "Pinb
On December 2, join the Empire Club of Canada for “Tools of the Trade: Ontario’s Blueprint for Prosperity,” featuring the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development, in conversation with Michael "Pinball" Clemons, General Manager of the Toronto Argonauts and Founder of the Pinball Foundation.
The province has an ambitious plan to build Ontario: from new housing that families can call home, to highways and public transit connecting our communities, and clean energy projects powering our economy.
Minister Piccini will outline Ontario’s strategy to expand our skilled workforce, unite industry and organized labour, and empower the next generation to shape a brighter future.
📅 Monday, December 2, 2024
🗣️ Hon. David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development
🗣️ Michael "Pinball" Clemons, General Manager, Toronto Argonauts, Founder, Pinball Foundation
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02ZB-3L0
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsors: @brucepowerngs, Liuna
VIP Reception Sponsors: WCG, Food and Beverage Ontario, Ontario Road Builders Association, Waste Connections of Canada
Supporting Sponsors: Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association, Ontario Building Trades
Lead Season Sponsors: @brucepowerngs, @hydrooneofficial
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada
Media Partner: @thetorontostar
#EmpireClubofCanada #ConversationsThatMatter #ToolsOfTheTrade #OntarioWorkforce #SkilledTrades #OntarioProsperity #BuildingOntario
The Empire Club of Canada is very excited as we are gearing up to announce our highly anticipated annual event: the 2024 Nation Builder Award! As we prepare to unveil this year’s awardee, we invite you to join us in celebrating the outstanding individu
The Empire Club of Canada is very excited as we are gearing up to announce our highly anticipated annual event: the 2024 Nation Builder Award!
As we prepare to unveil this year’s awardee, we invite you to join us in celebrating the outstanding individuals who are shaping, innovating, and inspiring the future of our nation.
Stay tuned for the exciting announcement, coming soon, of our 2024 Nation Builder Award recipient. This individual is a business leader and philanthropist whose remarkable contributions and exceptional business acumen have played a pivotal role in shaping and uplifting our nation. He has built a billion-dollar company from the ground up and continues to inspire the next generation of business leaders.
📅 Tuesday, January 21, 2025
🔗 Registration - Coming Soon
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power and Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Audio Visual
#EmpireClubofCanada #ConversationsThatMatter #LeadingTheChange #NationBuilderAward
NEW EVENT | Financial Outlook 2025: Canada’s Place in the Global Economy in 2025 and Beyond On January 21, 2025, the Empire Club of Canada is excited to present Financial Outlook 2025, an insightful look into Canada’s role in a rapidly evolving global
NEW EVENT | Financial Outlook 2025: Canada’s Place in the Global Economy in 2025 and Beyond
On January 21, 2025, the Empire Club of Canada is excited to present Financial Outlook 2025, an insightful look into Canada’s role in a rapidly evolving global economy. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the challenges and opportunities that will shape the economic landscape in the year ahead.
With the introduction by John McKenzie, CEO of TMX Group, and a distinguished panel featuring Frances Donald, Chief Economist at RBC, and David MacNaughton, President of Palantir Technologies, the conversation will delve into critical issues such as high-interest rates, shifting investment trends, and Canada’s position in the global race for resources essential for clean energy. The discussion will be moderated by Kevin Carmichael, an esteemed economics columnist.
Don’t miss this important opportunity to hear top experts share their perspectives on the economic and policy decisions required for Canada to thrive on the global stage.
📅 Tuesday, January 21, 2025
🕚 11:30 AM EST
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02Ygd800
Thank you to our sponsors:
Supporting Sponsor: Torys LLP
Event Partner: TMX
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Adio Visual
#EmpireClubofCanada #FinancialOutlook2025 #CanadaEconomy #GlobalEconomy #EconomicGrowth #Investment #Sustainability
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