Covid-19 and Canadian Women: Mental Health, Money and Societal Shifts Panelists: Andrea Carter, Candies Kotchapaw, Elizabeth Naumovski, Dr. Samantha Wells, Moderator: Vivene Salmon July 29, 2020 One of the resounding battle cries heard throughout the pandemic is “We are all in this together”. While this is comforting to many people and politically attractive as a concept, […]
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Empire Club – Preventing Next Pandemic
Preventing the Next Pandemic-Like Event Panelists: David Gold, Nathaniel Erskine Smith, Melissa Matlow, Moderator: Naomi Parness July 28, 2020 David Gold and Melissa Matlow will discuss how the next global pandemic-like event will come from our negative relationship with the environment and wildlife and offer key recommendations on how to prevent it. Nathaniel Erskine Smith will provide the […]
Empire Club – Black Female Leadership
The Power of Black Female Leadership Panelists: Zanana Akande, Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine, Dr. Beverley Salmon, Moderator: Gwyn Chapman July 7, 2020 Three women, trail blazers in advancing the cause of black women in Canada, politicians from all three levels of government who spent their careers-and indeed their lives- fighting to make it better for black […]
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 […]
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 […]
Empire Club – Being Older in 2020
Being Older in 2020: The modern joys and risks of aging Panel: Dr. Samir Sinha, Michael Nicin, Margaret Gillis, Mary Walsh, Moderated by: André Picard May 21, 2020 We are living longer, but at what risk? COVID-19 has laid bare the health issues of congregate settings in long-term care. Will society care when the crisis is […]