REGISTER NOW | Join us on December 17th, 2024, for a national conversation on Canada’s energy future at the Empire Club of Canada. The event, titled "Canada’s Energy, Resource and Climate: A National Discussion," will feature Premiers Danielle Smith o
REGISTER NOW | Join us on December 17th, 2024, for a national conversation on Canada’s energy future at the Empire Club of Canada.
The event, titled "Canada’s Energy, Resource and Climate: A National Discussion," will feature Premiers Danielle Smith of Alberta and Andrew Furey of Newfoundland and Labrador, offering their unique perspectives on Canada's energy policies, critical minerals, and the future of sustainable resource management.
Has Canada given up on the grand bargain between climate and energy? With mounting division over carbon pricing and a potential reset on energy policy, join the Empire Club of Canada for a national perspective on the energy “trilemma” of sustainability, affordability and reliability.
The discussion will be moderated by Mike Van Soelen, Past President of the Empire Club of Canada and Partner at Oyster Group.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 17th, 2024
🕒 Time: 11:30 AM EST
🗣️ Featured Speakers:
Premier Danielle Smith, Alberta
Premier Andrew Furey, Newfoundland and Labrador
Moderator: Mike Van Soelen, Partner, Oyster Group
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02_0Tp30
A special thanks to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: Enbridge
VIP Reception Sponsors: Cenovus, Global Public Affairs
Supporting Sponsors: Fortis, Labatt, Tourmaline Oil Corp.
Event Partner: Resource Works Society
We look forward to an engaging and thought-provoking discussion that will help shape the future of Canada's energy and resource policy.
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LAST CALL | Don't miss out on our event tomorrow, titled "Indigenous Partnerships — A New Way Forward to Unlock Canadian Infrastructure," highlighting the growing role of Indigenous participation in key sectors like transportation, energy, health, minin
LAST CALL | Don't miss out on our event tomorrow, titled "Indigenous Partnerships — A New Way Forward to Unlock Canadian Infrastructure," highlighting the growing role of Indigenous participation in key sectors like transportation, energy, health, mining, and more.
This event will focus on Indigenous partnerships and its impact to Indigenous communities and the Canadian Infrastructure. Our panelists will speak about the impact, the challenges and the success stories for all Canadians to learn from. Don't miss out and register now!
📅 Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
🗣️ Chief Cindy Woodhouse, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations
🗣️ Cherie Brant, Partner and National Leader, Indigenous Law, BLG
🗣️ Hillary Thatcher, Managing Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank
🗣️ Michael Fox, President of ICE Indigenous (Moderator)
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02-XL5W0
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: AtkinsRealis, Fasken, Waste Connections of Canada
VIP Reception Sponsor: EllisDon, Nuclear Waste Management Organization, Sterling Ridge Group
Supporting Sponsors: Cormorant, Nieuport, Humber
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro one
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada
Print Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke
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REGISTER NOW | On December 10th, 2024 - the Empire Club of Canada will host an important event titled "Indigenous Partnerships — A New Way Forward to Unlock Canadian Infrastructure," highlighting the growing role of Indigenous participation in key secto
REGISTER NOW | On December 10th, 2024 - the Empire Club of Canada will host an important event titled "Indigenous Partnerships — A New Way Forward to Unlock Canadian Infrastructure," highlighting the growing role of Indigenous participation in key sectors like transportation, energy, health, mining, and more.
This event will focus on Indigenous partnerships and its impact to Indigenous communities and the Canadian Infrastructure. Our panelists will speak about the impact, the challenges and the success stories for all Canadians to learn from. Don't miss out and register now!
📅 Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
🗣️ Chief Cindy Woodhouse, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations
🗣️ Cherie Brant, Partner and National Leader, Indigenous Law, BLG
🗣️ Hillary Thatcher, Managing Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank
🗣️ Michael Fox, President of ICE Indigenous (Moderator)
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02-D61c0
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: AtkinsRealis, Fasken, Waste Connections of Canada
VIP Reception Sponsor: EllisDon, Nuclear Waste Management Organization, Sterling Ridge Group
Supporting Sponsors: Cormorant Utility Services, Nieuport, Humber
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro one
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada
Print Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke
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ANNOUNCEMENT | 2024 Nation Builder Award The Empire Club of Canada is proud to announce that Prem Watsa, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings, will be the recipient of the 2024 Nation Builder Award. The Nation Builder Award recognizes
ANNOUNCEMENT | 2024 Nation Builder Award
The Empire Club of Canada is proud to announce that Prem Watsa, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Fairfax Financial Holdings, will be the recipient of the 2024 Nation Builder Award.
The Nation Builder Award recognizes visionary Canadians whose contributions leave a lasting impact on society. Since 2019, it has celebrated leaders who inspire through innovation, resilience, and philanthropy.
Prem Watsa’s story is both inspiring and impressive – embodying resilience, ingenuity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity in business. As a newcomer to Canada, he supported himself through an MBA program at Western University and began his career as an investment analyst. Mr. Watsa went on to found Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, today a leading Canadian company in the global insurance sector with a market capitalization of more than $40 billion.
His commitment to philanthropy has been longstanding, with a focus on education and healthcare initiatives and on investments that uplift communities across the country. He has brought his passion and expertise to support a wide range of organizations including SickKids Hospital, the University of Waterloo, Huron University, the Royal Ontario Museum and St. Paul’s Anglican Church.
The January awards ceremony will offer attendees the unique opportunity to hear directly from Mr. Watsa as he reflects on his remarkable journey and the milestones that have defined his career. Following Mr. Watsa's address, Andrew Willis, Business Columnist for The Globe and Mail, will engage Mr. Watsa in a fireside chat.
The event will also feature important testimonials from esteemed colleagues, including The Right Honourable David Johnston, former Governor General of Canada; Kathleen Taylor, Chair of the SickKids Foundation Board of Trustees, and more.
Read our press release here: https://hubs.la/Q02ZP29f0
Ticket sales will be available very soon. Contact us now to get involv
On December 2, join the Empire Club of Canada for “Tools of the Trade: Ontario’s Blueprint for Prosperity,” featuring the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development, in conversation with Michael "Pinb
On December 2, join the Empire Club of Canada for “Tools of the Trade: Ontario’s Blueprint for Prosperity,” featuring the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development, in conversation with Michael "Pinball" Clemons, General Manager of the Toronto Argonauts and Founder of the Pinball Foundation.
The province has an ambitious plan to build Ontario: from new housing that families can call home, to highways and public transit connecting our communities, and clean energy projects powering our economy.
Minister Piccini will outline Ontario’s strategy to expand our skilled workforce, unite industry and organized labour, and empower the next generation to shape a brighter future.
📅 Monday, December 2, 2024
🗣️ Hon. David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development
🗣️ Michael "Pinball" Clemons, General Manager, Toronto Argonauts, Founder, Pinball Foundation
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02ZB-3L0
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsors: @brucepowerngs, Liuna
VIP Reception Sponsors: WCG, Food and Beverage Ontario, Ontario Road Builders Association, Waste Connections of Canada
Supporting Sponsors: Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association, Ontario Building Trades
Lead Season Sponsors: @brucepowerngs, @hydrooneofficial
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada
Media Partner: @thetorontostar
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The Empire Club of Canada is very excited as we are gearing up to announce our highly anticipated annual event: the 2024 Nation Builder Award! As we prepare to unveil this year’s awardee, we invite you to join us in celebrating the outstanding individu
The Empire Club of Canada is very excited as we are gearing up to announce our highly anticipated annual event: the 2024 Nation Builder Award!
As we prepare to unveil this year’s awardee, we invite you to join us in celebrating the outstanding individuals who are shaping, innovating, and inspiring the future of our nation.
Stay tuned for the exciting announcement, coming soon, of our 2024 Nation Builder Award recipient. This individual is a business leader and philanthropist whose remarkable contributions and exceptional business acumen have played a pivotal role in shaping and uplifting our nation. He has built a billion-dollar company from the ground up and continues to inspire the next generation of business leaders.
📅 Tuesday, January 21, 2025
🔗 Registration - Coming Soon
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power and Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Audio Visual
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NEW EVENT | Financial Outlook 2025: Canada’s Place in the Global Economy in 2025 and Beyond On January 21, 2025, the Empire Club of Canada is excited to present Financial Outlook 2025, an insightful look into Canada’s role in a rapidly evolving global
NEW EVENT | Financial Outlook 2025: Canada’s Place in the Global Economy in 2025 and Beyond
On January 21, 2025, the Empire Club of Canada is excited to present Financial Outlook 2025, an insightful look into Canada’s role in a rapidly evolving global economy. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion exploring the challenges and opportunities that will shape the economic landscape in the year ahead.
With the introduction by John McKenzie, CEO of TMX Group, and a distinguished panel featuring Frances Donald, Chief Economist at RBC, and David MacNaughton, President of Palantir Technologies, the conversation will delve into critical issues such as high-interest rates, shifting investment trends, and Canada’s position in the global race for resources essential for clean energy. The discussion will be moderated by Kevin Carmichael, an esteemed economics columnist.
Don’t miss this important opportunity to hear top experts share their perspectives on the economic and policy decisions required for Canada to thrive on the global stage.
📅 Tuesday, January 21, 2025
🕚 11:30 AM EST
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02Ygd800
Thank you to our sponsors:
Supporting Sponsor: Torys LLP
Event Partner: TMX
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Adio Visual
#EmpireClubofCanada #FinancialOutlook2025 #CanadaEconomy #GlobalEconomy #EconomicGrowth #Investment #Sustainability
This week, we reflect on Canada’s evolving relationship with war, the sacrifices of those who served, and the enduring impact of those moments that shaped our history. In this clip from our November 8th event hosted by the Empire Club Foundation, "Canad
This week, we reflect on Canada’s evolving relationship with war, the sacrifices of those who served, and the enduring impact of those moments that shaped our history.
In this clip from our November 8th event hosted by the Empire Club Foundation, "Canada and War: Changing Experiences and Attitudes – Wars Past, Present, and to Come", historian Jonathan F. Vance recounts a pivotal moment in 1915, when Canadian soldiers faced the devastating first use of chlorine gas at Ypres. Despite heavy losses, their courage and resilience helped protect Belgium from falling to German occupation.
Join us in remembering not just the battles, but the lives forever changed.
🎧 Watch the full discussion featuring experts including war artist Gertrude Kearns, Brigadier-General Cayle Oberwarth, and more as we explore the shifting attitudes towards war and Canada's role on the global stage.
👉 Click to watch now: https://hubs.la/Q02Y5MWN0
Also, be sure to check out this month’s feature article on the Empire Club Foundation's website, Winston Churchill – A Memorable Address. Learn about Churchill's iconic 1929 speech at the Empire Club of Canada about the future of the British Empire and its relationship to its colonies.
Winston Churchill – A Memorable Address: https://hubs.la/Q02Y5vC70
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NEW EVENT | On December 17, 2024, the Empire Club of Canada is pleased to present the fourth and final event of our Fall Energy Series, bringing together key national leaders to explore Canada’s role as a resource-rich powerhouse in a rapidly changing w
NEW EVENT | On December 17, 2024, the Empire Club of Canada is pleased to present the fourth and final event of our Fall Energy Series, bringing together key national leaders to explore Canada’s role as a resource-rich powerhouse in a rapidly changing world.
Join us as we welcome Premiers Danielle Smith and Andrew Furey for a conversation at our podium about Canada’s critical role in global energy security and sustainable resource management.
Don't miss this exclusive event featuring Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta and Premier Andrew Furey of Newfoundland and Labrador. With their distinct regional and political perspectives, they will offer valuable insights into Canada’s energy future.
Click here to read our latest press release! Get all the details:
https://hubs.la/Q02Y5H5y0
📅 Tuesday, December 17, 2024
🕚 11:30 AM EST
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02Y5y350
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Sponsor: Enbridge
VIP Reception Sponsor: Global Public Affairs
Event Partner: Resource Works Society
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke
#EmpireClubofCanada #ConversationsThatMatter #LeadingWithChange #EnergyFuture #CriticalMinerals #EnergySecurity #ClimatePolicy #CanadianResources #Sustainability #EconomicGrowth
NEW EVENT | On December 2, join the Empire Club of Canada for “Tools of the Trade: Ontario’s Blueprint for Prosperity,” featuring the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development. The province has an am
NEW EVENT | On December 2, join the Empire Club of Canada for “Tools of the Trade: Ontario’s Blueprint for Prosperity,” featuring the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development.
The province has an ambitious plan to build Ontario: from new housing that families can call home, to highways and public transit connecting our communities, and clean energy projects powering our economy.
Minister Piccini will outline Ontario’s strategy to expand our skilled workforce, unite industry and organized labour, and empower the next generation to shape a brighter future.
📅 Monday, December 2, 2024
🗣️ Hon. David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02WV65K0
Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsors: @brucepowerngs, Liuna
VIP Reception Sponsors: Ontario Road Builders Association, Waste Connections of Canada
Supporting Sponsors: Greater Toronto Sewer and Watermain Contractors Association
Lead Season Sponsors: @brucepowerngs, @hydrooneofficial
VIP Reception Season Sponsor: Waste Connections of Canada
Media Partner: @thetorontostar
#EmpireClubofCanada #ConversationsThatMatter #ToolsOfTheTrade #OntarioWorkforce #SkilledTrades #OntarioProsperity #BuildingOntario
NEW EVENT | Join us on November 14, 2024, for the Empire Club of Canada’s annual Empire Nights housing event entitled “Solving the Housing Crisis: Innovations in Building, Policy and Planning. This year’s event will address Canada's housing shorta
NEW EVENT | Join us on November 14, 2024, for the Empire Club of Canada’s annual Empire Nights housing event entitled “Solving the Housing Crisis: Innovations in Building, Policy and Planning. This year’s event will address Canada's housing shortage, highlighting the innovators at the forefront transforming how we build the homes required for our growing population.
We’ll shine a spotlight on the innovators driving change in how we build homes for our growing population. Our panel of housing experts will assess recent initiatives, explore groundbreaking solutions from industry leaders, policymakers, and city planners, and discuss the barriers still holding us back.
Guests will hear opening remarks from Dr. Mike Moffat, Senior Director of Policy and Innovation at the Smart Prosperity Institute, followed by a presentation that highlights measures from the past year and assesses future challenges. The discussion will be moderated by Cara Stern, Senior Media Producer at Smart Prosperity Institute.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this vital conversation on restoring affordability and increasing housing supply for both renters and home buyers.
📅 Thursday, November 14, 2024
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02WtHTj0
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Join us on November 8, 2024 for a special Remembrance Day event hosted by the Empire Club Foundation. We will explore how Canada’s attitudes toward war have evolved over decades and examine why these shifts matter and what they mean for Canada’s futur
Join us on November 8, 2024 for a special Remembrance Day event hosted by the Empire Club Foundation. We will explore how Canada’s attitudes toward war have evolved over decades and examine why these shifts matter and what they mean for Canada’s future role in the world.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear insights from our esteemed panel of experts.
Panelists:
🗣️ Gilbert Reid, Writer and Broadcaster. Founding Director, The King and Empire Foundation (Moderator)
🗣️ Gertrude Kearns, C.M., Canadian War Artist
🗣️ Cayle Oberwarth, OMM, MSM, CD, Brigadier-General, Commander 4th Canadian Division and Joint Task Force (Central)
🗣️ Jonathan F. Vance, Professor, Western University. Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
This event was graciously supported by a donation from Canada Company: Many Ways To Serve & Blake C. Goldring
📅 Friday, November 8, 2024
🔗 Complimentary Registration: https://hubs.la/Q02W0Smt0
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