How Can Canada Build Back Better? The OECD’s Advice Angel Gurria, OECD Secretary-General Feb 23, 2021 As Canadians consider how to build a better economy as the COVID 19 crisis starts to recede, their prospects and possibilities will be shaped not only by the choices of their own governments and firms but by those of […]
Empire Club – Vaccine Hesitancy
Vaccine Hesitancy: Convincing Canadians of the Importance of Vaccines Panelists: Angel Chu, Dr. Jia Hu, Raj Pannu, Scott Ratzan, Moderator: William Powers Feb 19, 2021 The panel will look at recent polling showing that Canadians are losing confidence in vaccines and will discuss ways that we can combat misinformation and build and maintain public confidence […]
Empire Club – Black Prosperity
Black Prosperity: Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders Panel: Zanana Akande, Al Ramsay, Charlene Theodore, Ray Williams, Moderator Asha Tomlinson Feb 18, 2021 Over the past year, anti-Black racism protests have elevated systemic issues that remain pervasive in society, serving as a catalyst for important discussions around racism and discrimination in Canada. These discussions have […]
Canadian Club – Black in C Suite
Virtual Event: Black in the C Suite Dr. Jennifer R. Jackson, Sandra Levy, Kikelomo Lawal and Nick Chambers ” Lessons from Canada’s Trailblazers “ Feb 17, 2021 Opening channels of opportunity for Black leaders to bring their full talent to business and community is a commitment shared by many; but how do we make good […]
Empire Club – POET Technologies
Celebrating POET Technologies Inc: Making Money in the Global Photonics Industry Suresh Venkatesan, Chairman & CEO, POET Technologies Feb 11, 2021 Dr. Suresh Venkatesan joined POET Technologies from GLOBALFOUNDRIES where he served most recently Senior Vice President, Technology Development at GLOBALFOUNDRIES and was responsible for the company’s Technology Research and Development. Suresh joined GLOBALFOUNDRIES in […]
Canadian Club – GenZ and Millennial
Virtual Event: Reaching the Lucrative Gen Z and Millennial Demographic Heidi Browning, Adrian Montgomery and Allison Stern, moderated by Amanda Lang ” Understanding the $150 Billion Video Game Industry “ Feb 9, 2021 With a $150 billion video game industry eclipsing the movie and music industries combined, the NHL withstanding the test of time as […]
Canadian Club – Jeff Leger
Virtual Event: Jeff Leger President, Shoppers Drug Mart ” Pharmacy on the Frontline of Care: Trusted, Local, Ready to Go “ Feb 3, 2021 Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Canada’s community pharmacies and pharmacists have been on the frontline of care. Despite unprecedented uncertainty, pharmacists continue to provide access to health, wellness, and […]
Empire Club – Systemic Racism
Systemic Racism, Housing, and the Realities of Black Canadians Panel: Stephen Diamond, Mwarigha, Isaac Olowolafe & Ene Underwood Jan 28, 2021 In Toronto’s lowest-income neighbourhoods, 69% of residents are racialized, while 73% of residents in Toronto’s highest income neighbourhoods are white. The increased attention to systemic racism has revealed to the general public what those in […]