Empire Club of Canada

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Borderline: How Canada Can Matter More to the United States - and the Rest of the WorldAre Canadians prepared for a new relationship with the United States? No matter who becomes president after the upcoming U.S. election, Canada needs a plan. While our economies are deeply intertwined, Canada is heavily exposed to the populist headwinds in the U.S., and to larg...

With more than 700,000 new jobs created in Ontario since 2018, manufacturing employment at its highest level in 15 years, and $11 billion in new investments attracted last year alone, the province is witnessing record growth across a variety of key industries, including the automotive, life sciences, tech and manufacturing sectors. Join Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and...

Our energy system is undergoing extraordinary change. We are working to move from fossil fuels to renewables and more sustainable power systems in electricity generation and in our use of products, such as EV cars. We are doing this at a time when the demand for energy is only growing. By any estimation, the transition in generation alone – moving from coal and natural gas to renewables such as wi...

In the last provincial election, the people of Ontario gave Premier Ford and the Ontario PCs a historic mandate to build. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, has been tasked with delivering the government’s plan to invest almost $100 billion over the next decade in new roads, highways, public transit, and other critical transportation infrastructure. From generational projects...

Guest Speakers: Skylar Park | Olympian and Pan American Champion, Team Canada David Shoemaker | Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General, Canadian Olympic Committee Bruny Surin | Chef de Mission, Team Canada at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Devin Heroux (Moderator) | CBC Reporter, CBC News and Sports What does it take to qualify for the biggest multi-sport event on earth? How do you prepare to...

Ontario’s energy sector is undergoing a profound and rapid transformation, which Hydro One is uniquely positioned to enable. Getting it right is critical given the significant current and planned economic development in the province. Join us as Hydro One’s President and CEO David Lebeter, in his inaugural address to the Empire Club, shares how Hydro One is thinking and acting differently to meet e...

Event: Where Online Harms Have Real World Consequences: The Case for Legislating Against Harm and Hate  Speaker: Hon. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Government of Canada We expect to live in safe communities. We should expect the same thing in our online world, especially when it comes to protecting our kids and ensuring that everyone is able to express their opin...

Speaker: Blake Hutcheson, President and CEO, OMERS OMERS President and CEO Blake Hutcheson, recent recipient of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award and the Order of Ontario, will highlight how this Canadian success story is positioned to deliver for its members in the years to come and the positive impact that their pension promise is having on our provincial and national ec...

What are the practical and executable solutions needed to simultaneously grow the economy and address the realities of climate change? This question is at the very core of the work of the  Green Ribbon Panel  – a collection of environmental and economic leaders from across Canada that have come together to mobilize business and civic leaders to participate in climate and economic policy discussion...

In the current global climate of geopolitical uncertainty and an ever-growing demand for clean, renewable energy balanced with the need for lower carbon, more responsible oil, Newfoundland and Labrador has a unique position in Canada and indeed the world. The Empire Club of Canada is excited to host Hon. Dr. Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador to share a look at the momentum across...

The state of our mental health affects how we move through life and experience the world every day. It touches not only on our relationship with ourselves, but also with our family, friends, and colleagues. A significant portion of our society spends most of their day at work. Structural and interpersonal barriers create challenges on the path to mental health in the workplace, which means that de...

Grit. Vision. Abundance. At a time of uncertainty in Ontario – the path to economic abundance for people and businesses in the province requires clear vision and hard work. Join Bonnie Crombie, leader of Ontario’s Liberals, for a conversation about moving the province forward. Crombie will discuss her bold, ambitious vision for change in Ontario – high-quality healthcare and education, reliable tr...

As we near the halfway point of Premier Doug Ford’s second mandate, it’s time for a stock take on his achievements and challenges – and what it means for the Spring sitting of the Ontario legislature. With the election of Bonnie Crombie as the Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party in December, the main protagonists of the next Ontario election are now set. Ms. Crombie is a brand name in the vote ric...

In Conversation with Ontario’s Minister of Finance Amid record population growth and the challenges of an uncertain economy and global instability, Ontario is delivering on its Plan to Build. Join Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy , for a keynote speech and fireside chat, where he will share more about how the province is investing in the critical infrastructure needed for the...

Getting It Done: The Women Who Have Thrived Against All Odds A Celebration of International Women’s Day Mining, Real Estate and Construction are some of the most important sectors driving Canada’s growth and future economic prosperity. They are also industries that consistently struggle to attract diverse talent at all levels, particularly women. As Canada faces a labour supply shortage, now more...

The Empire Club presents  EMPIRE NIGHTS   Sarada Peri, in Conversation with Martin Regg Cohn, Political Columnist, The Toronto Star Don Guy, Pollster of Pollara Strategic Insights: Presentation of special polling insights on democracy and Canadian attitudes toward the U.S. Election A flurry of democratic activity will take place in 2024, with at least 65 elections taking place across 54 countries....

The Empire Club is excited to host keynote speaker  Dr Wanda Costen, Dean, Smith School of Business Queen’s University , who will deliver an inspirational and thought-provoking address on themes of increased access, innovation, transformation and representation — followed by a call to action from our audience on how to support the next generation of black leaders. Wanda will then be joined by succ...

Join us on November 8th in honouring Indigenous veterans, as we pay tribute to their contributions to Canada’s military history. This event will feature two distinguished speakers who will shed light on the remarkable journeys of veterans and their enduring impact on our nation. Tim O’Loan, a Sahtu Dene and military veteran, became an advisor to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, w...

Join Axel Schwan, president of Tim Hortons, Canada and U.S., and Duncan Fulton, Chief Corporate Officer at parent company Restaurant Brands International (Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, Firehouse Subs), for a fireside conversation about growing brand love, making quality improvements to its menus and accelerating openings at some of the world’s most iconic brands. From introducing quality impr...

Canada’s housing crisis has been thrust to the top of the national agenda as rising rents and mortgage rates squeeze pocketbooks, and our growing population outstrips the supply of new homes. While we are starting to see a glimmer of coordinated action at the federal, provincial and municipal levels, the enormity of this challenge can be daunting given the structural barriers preventing new home d...

As the global economy evolves, Canada has continued to punch above its weight in the face of once-in-a-generation challenges and amidst ongoing international uncertainty. But how will Canada continue to compete and thrive? More importantly, what will this mean for Canadian businesses and workers? Join Canada’s Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages,  Hon. Randy Boisso...

Join author Bradley Schurman and Kelly Jackson for a fireside chat to discuss the many challenges facing Canada as a result of demographic change. Canada’s adult working-age population is shrinking, bringing new challenges around labour force demands, housing, healthcare, technology adoption and traditional models of business and education. With Statistics Canada projecting that 25% of Canadians w...

The Empire Club Present Olivia Chow with Hon. John Baird. Cities like Toronto play an essential role in people’s lives and Canada’s future prosperity and progress. However, cities today face enormous challenges and budgetary pressures that put everything at risk. Increasing national challenges such as the housing crisis, homelessness, refugees displaced by war, climate change, and mental health ha...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: In Conversation With Anna Fendi A collaboration between ICFF and Empire Club of Canada You will be taken on a journey within the life and success of the woman that together with her four sisters has brought the iconic Fendi brand to the forefront of global fashion, which further expanded its success after the acquisition of LVMH. Guests can expect to indulge in...

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Stories of a Caring and Sharing Canada Is Canada still a substantially and sufficiently caring and sharing country, at home and abroad? This year has brought unprecedented needs for Canada to be one. Its governments, corporations, communities and people have responded in generous and innovative ways, based on the democratic values they have shown in the past and...