Virtual Event: The BlackNorth Initiative Rola Dagher, Wes Hall, Andria Barrett, Hon. Don Oliver and David Simmonds, moderated by Dwight Drummond ” Confronting Anti-Black Racism in Corporate Canada “ July 16, 2020 It is another age of reckoning. As a new generation of voices join activists and allies in North America and across the globe, […]
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Empire Club – Canada Opening
My Canada is Opening Up Panelists: The Right Honourable David Johnston, C.C., The Honourable Stephen McNeil, The Honourable Sandy Silver June 29, 2020 As Canadians prepare to celebrate Canada Day this year, their country is opening up in many ways. Socially, three months of lockdown have given many more time to share their time and […]
Empire Club – Music in Toronto
The Future of Live Music in Toronto Panel: Aida Aydinyan, Andrew Burashko, Brian Iler, Molly Johnson and Mike Tanner, Moderator: Garvia Bailey June 16, 2020 The live music industry in Toronto has been decimated by the forced shutdown of public gatherings in the city. Many venues where musicians perform were already under pressure due to rising real […]
Empire Club – Economic Recovery
A Picture of Canada’s Economic Recovery Panelists: Pierre Cleroux, Ted Mallett, Rebekah Young, Moderator: Amber Kanwar June 15, 2020 What economic measures and sequence of events are required to give Canada the best chance for a quick and robust recovery. Panelists: Pierre Cleroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist, Business Development Bank of Canada Pierre […]
Canadian Club – Hon. Rod Phillips
Virtual Event: The Honourable Rod Phillips Minister of Finance ” Reopening Ontario “ June 10, 2020 Ontario’s Government is gradually reopening the province, prioritizing people’s health and safety, while also charting the path for economic recovery. Turning the economy back on is not as easy as flipping a switch. Join Canadian Club Toronto for a […]
Empire Club – Canadian Manufacturing
The Evolution of an Economic Engine: Assessing the State of Canadian Advanced Manufacturing Panelists: Jayson Myers, Diane Reko, Flavio Volpe, Moderator: Peter Hatges June 5,2020 Dwindling cash flows, ongoing skills shortages and disruptions to supply chains. Productions lines shut down while others retooled to make new, vitally needed health and safety products. Orders cancelled while […]
Canadian Club – Indigenous Capitalism
Virtual Event: Indigenous Capitalism Former Chief Kim Baird, Professor John Borrows, Bonnie Leask, Sean Willy, moderated by Karen Restoule ” Rebuilding the Nation’s Economy Together “ June 4, 2020 The country is facing major economic hardship. Rebuilding the country’s economy in partnership with Indigenous peoples will be key to ensuring equitable progress. Celebrate National Indigenous […]
Canadian Club – Reopening Canada
Virtual Event: Reopening Canada Dr. Isaac Bogoch, Jennifer Keesmaat, Jean McClellan and Angus McOuat, Moderated by Adrienne Arsenault ” Planning for the Post-Pandemic Recovery “ May 21, 2020 It may seem difficult to imagine now, but the COVID-19 lockdown will end. One day, when the numbers tell us it’s safe, we will return to the […]