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 […]
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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 […]
Canadian Club – Policing 2021
Virtual Event: Policing 2021 Peter Sloly , Bryan Larkin and Antje McNeely, Moderated by Neil Desai ” Challenges and Change in Canada’s Communities “ Jan 28, 2021 Recent events in North America are raising important questions about the role of policing in society. Leaders of Canadian police agencies are addressing challenges such as mental health, […]
Canadian Club – Financial Wellness
Virtual Event: Focusing on Financial Wellness Jackie Porter, Bruce Sellery, Idan Shlesinger and Shannon Lee Simmons, Moderated by Melissa Leong ” How to Lower Stress and Improve Confidence about Money in 2021 “ Jan 21, 2021 In Canada, and around the world, COVID-19 recovery must work to repair the economic destruction of the pandemic and […]