Empire Club of Canada

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Back to the Ballot Box This virtual discussion focused on the Canadian federal election. The event featured a distinguished panel of professionals including  political insiders, the private sector and media. How do the political leaders, Prime Minister Trudeau, Erin O’Toole and Jagmeet Singh, stack up on critical issues related to pandemic response, economic growth, and climate change? How developments – from the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic slowdown – impact the outcome of this election? What the paths to victory for each major party and when will the election be called? The federal election was shaping up to be a highly contested race with major implications for Canada. The Empire Club of Canada federal election forecast covers all the scenarios and issues in the race for Prime Minister. A brief polling session kicked off the event with David Coletto from Abacus Data followed by a moderated panel discussion. Moderator: Marieke Walsh, Political Reporter, The Globe and Mail Polling Presentation By: David Coletto, CEO & Founder, Abacus Data Panelists: Jason Lietaer, President, Enterprise Canada Amanda Alvaro, President, Pomp and Circumstance Karl Bélanger, President, Traxxion Stratégies *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: The Future is Electric Having delivered one of the world’s single largest climate change actions by closing its coal stations, OPG now looks to the future by investing in new technologies that will drive the clean economy. The company has released its Climate Change Plan, with a commitment to achieving net-zero by 2040 and helping the markets in which it operates achieve net-zero by 2050.  Learn why Ontario’s largest clean power generator is emphasizing electrification of everything and an “all hands on deck” approach to generating technology. Moderator: Anita Sharma, National News Anchor, CTV News Channel Speaker: Ken Hartwick, President and CEO, Ontario Power Generation *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Getting to Net-Zero: The Role of Canada’s Transportation Sector With Canada’s plan to reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2050, how will we make this happen while continuing to move people and goods from coast-to-coast-to-coast and beyond? Our panelists discussed how Canada’s transportation sector would play an important  role in the low-carbon future. From gasoline and diesel to electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, Canadians had never had more choices when it came to their mobility.  Government policy – both federal and provincial – was also a key factor. Our panel of energy influencers would describe what’s ahead on our road to Net-Zero in Canada. Panelists: Peter Tertzakian - Deputy Director of ARC Energy Research Institute Kris Smith - Executive Vice-President of Downstream Merran Smith - Founder and Executive Director of Clean Energy Canada. *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Confronting Anti-Asian Racism in Canada Since the beginning of COVID-19, we had seen a rise in anti-Asian racism in Canada. Research from the University of Toronto showed that reports of anti-Asian discriminatory incidents had more than tripled over the last year. During the 2021 Asian Heritage Month, The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade and Eileen Park, Founder and Filmmaker at Anecdotia Media joined the Empire Club podium as they reflected on their own experiences, shared their perspectives, and discussed how all Canadians can come together to fight anti-Asian racism. Panelists: The Honourable Mary Ng, Canada's Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade Eileen Park Robertson, Filmmaker at Anecdotia Media *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Representation of People with Disability on Screen: A Work in Progress Filmmaker Atom Egoyan is an icon of the Canadian film industry and has seen a lot of changes in the past 35 years. When he began making movies in the mid-’80s, his early features were perceived as examples of a country coming to terms with the complex reality of diversity and multiculturalism. Many awards and two Oscar nominations later, Egoyan came to the podium of the Empire Club to take a closer look at how the discourse around diversity had shifted. Highlighting the importance of authentic representation and inclusivity vis-a-vis people with disabilities in media and the arts, Egoyan sat with co-panelists Christine Hill, Stakeholder Engagement – Office of the CEO, at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation, and George Alevizos, an ACTRA/Equity professional actor. Also joining this panel was Atom’s son Arshile, whose recently completed first film, Absence, that centred around a character who is differently abled. This event was moderated by Tenny Nigoghossian and was a not-to-be-missed event for anyone following how the arts are dealing with diversity with a special focus on how people with disabilities should be portrayed in cinema. Panelists: Atom Egoyan - Canadian Filmmaker Christine Hill - Stakeholder Engagement - Office of the CEO, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation George Alevizos - ACTRA/Equity Professional Actor Arshile Egoyan - Canadian Filmmaker *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Indigenomics - The Emerging Strength of the Indigenous Economy With new models of commercial partnership, Indigenous economic strength was emerging across sectors and locations. In this discussion, our panelists discuss more about the concepts of Indigenomics and the evolution of the emerging $100 billion Indigenous economy reflecting the size of the Indigenous population in Canada. It looked at barriers to Indigenous business owners and communities including land and water rights issues and lack of access to financial capital. It examined key features of the current and potential economic growth and design of the Indigenous economy, and underscore why this growth was critical to Canada’s future. Moderator: Alicia Dubois, CEO, Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation Panelists: Carol Anne Hilton, CEO and Founder of The Indigenomics Institute Heather Berthelette, CEO, Tribal Councils Investment Group of Manitoba Ltd. *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Here Comes The Boom: Protecting Deposits and the Financial System During the Post-Pandemic Recovery Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation also known as CDIC, which protects close to $1 trillion dollars in bank deposits, is a key part of Canada’s financial safety net. CEO Peter Routledge discusses Canada’s economic volatility in post-pandemic life. He also discusses how CDIC contributed to making our financial system more resilient to failure, which supported financial stability, a key element of economic growth. Moderator: Vanmala Subramaniam, Capital Markets Reporter, the Globe & Mail Speaker: Peter Routledge, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

The Empire Club of Canada presents: The Future of Renewable Fuels and Low-Carbon Leadership in the Canadian Fuels Sector This webinar discussion was sponsored by the Canadian Fuels Association and it included Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, The Honourable Seamus O’Regan who was joined by Parkland President and CEO, Bob Espey, for a fireside conversation on the future of the Canadian fuels sector, low-carbon leadership, and renewable fuels, and the important role that Canada’s fuel sector has in helping Canada reach Net-Zero Emissions by 2050. The event was the first in a series of “Fuel for Thought” webinar events the Canadian Fuels Association hosted in collaboration with The Empire Club of Canada. Speakers: The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources Bob Espey, President & CEO, Parkland *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Women Who Lead: Celebrating International Women's Day Speakers: Rania Llewellyn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Laurentian Bank of Canada Jennifer Reynolds, President & CEO, Toronto Finance International *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Black Music and Its Influence on North American Music: In Partnership With Hugh’s Room Live Moderator Rudy Blair chaired a panel of leading Canadian musicians in a discussion of the history of black music and the way it helped to shape North American music generally and the way it impacted their own work. Rudy was joined by Ron Westray, Oscar Peterson, Chair at York University and renowned trombonist, who brought vast knowledge of black music to the discussion. Juno-award winning vocalist Molly Johnson talked about the way black music traditions inspired her career. Grammy Award winner, Dan Hill brought his deep insights into the roots of black music and shared his perspective on the way it helped to shape his work as a singer/song writer. And Canadian Queen of R&B, Jully Black, shared her experience and the way black music traditions have played a role developing her career as a musician. Moderator: Rudy Blair, CEO, Founder & Interviewer, Rudy Blair Entertainment Media; Host, Vinyl Avenue with Rudy Blair Panelists: Jully Black, Platinum Selling Canadian Singer-Songwriter & Artist Dan Hill, Grammy Award Winning Canadian Singer-Songwriter & Artist Molly Johnson, Award-winning Canadian Jazz Vocalist Ron Westray, American Jazz Trombonist, Musician, Composer & Educator *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*