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The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Vishnu Prakash, High Commissioner of India to Canada With What's Next for the World's Fastest Growing Large Economy‎ Mr. Prakash joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1981. After postings in Moscow and New Delhi he was assigned to New York where he handled Economic and Commercial matters. In 1992 he was appointed Consul General of India in Vladivostok. Within a span of two years a dozen Indian companies set up offices in the Russian Far Eastern region and direct trade links were established. He was Director in the Ministry of External Affairs, looking after Nepal and Bhutan between 1994 and 1997 during which period he also did a three month sabbatical with the Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies in Hawaii, USA. Mr. Prakash was next assigned as Counsellor, Political first in Tokyo, 1997 to 2000, and then in Islamabad ,2001. In 2002 he was posted as Minister, Economic and Commercial, in Cairo. He actively promoted Indian investments in Egypt. He assumed office of the Consul General of India, Shanghai in January 06 and served there till August 08, when he was appointed as Joint Secretary, XP, and Official Spokesperson of MEA in New Delhi. He demitted office in January 2012. He moved to Seoul as the Ambassador of India on 12 January 2012. On 22 August 2013, he was conferred an Honorary Doctoral Degree in Business Administration by the Tongmyong University in Busan. On 22 January 2015 he was bestowed the Ambassador of the Year, 2014 award by the Asia Society, Korea Center in Seoul. Mr. Prakash assumed the office of High Commissioner of India in Ottawa on 8 March 2015. High Commissioner Prakash is married with two children. His wife Mrs. Neelam Prakash has a Master’s degree in Economics. She is a keen practitioner of Yoga and loves golf. His son Abhimanyu Prakash, 32, is with a financial company in New York and his daughter Katya Prakash, 28, is a doctor in San Diego, California Speaker: Vishnu Prakash, High Commissioner of India to 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: Michael Medline, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Tire With Innovate or Die: Competing in a World of Digital Disruption The digital disruption of business is affecting every industry and is way bigger than any of us could have ever imagined. As a business leader, if you are not tackling it head on, there will be no chance of catching up. To win in business today, leaders must be at the forefront of this change, and tackle disruption head on. I believe Canadian companies have a unique opportunity to lead the charge and show the rest of the world what true innovation looks like. A seasoned retail veteran with a passion for innovation, Michael Medline’s career at Canadian Tire has been marked by bold strategic thinking, creative ideas and a steadfast drive to keep the Company on offence. Michael believes in the power of sport, is relentless in his commitment to giving back to communities and is dedicated to creating initiatives that help children get into the game and live more active and healthy lives. Over the course of his 14 year career with Canadian Tire, Michael has led many of the Company’s most important strategic initiatives, including the acquisition of Mark’s in 2002, the acquisition and subsequent integration and leadership of the Forzani Group in 2011, and the Scotiabank partnership in May 2014. Michael is driving the Company’s business units to innovate with a focus on adapting to the changing expectations and needs of customers, including being more relevant in a world of rapidly changing technology. He is dedicated to evolving Canadian Tire Corporation into a world class digital organization. Michael holds an MBA from the College of William and Mary in Virginia, an LL.B. from the University of Toronto, and a BA from the University of Western Ontario. In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Michael is Vice Chairman of the board of the Retail Council of Canada, a member of the Board of Governors of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and Honorary Chair of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame 2015 Induction Celebrations and a board member of SickKids Foundation. He has sat on the boards of Canadian Tire Bank, Jumpstart and Pan Asia Paper Company. Speaker: Michael Medline, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Tire *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: Dr. Graham D. Sher, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Blood Services With A Bridge Across Silos: Collaboration and Leadership for Innovation and Better Value in Health Care While meaningful debate on health care has yet to make its way into the federal election, one thing that is not debatable is that good things happen when we collaborate for greater health care innovation, argues Dr. Graham Sher, CEO of Canadian Blood Services. Dr. Sher will share his organization’s unique perspective, as a publicly funded, national health service delivery organization, on how collaboration, integration and innovation can improve system performance and patient outcomes, as well as equity and access to care. Innovation in health care is not just about technology, it’s about thinking, acting and behaving differently. Dr. Sher will discuss how Canadian Blood Services’ various programs, such as nationally shared blood inventory, organ donation and transplantation registries and bulk purchasing of plasma derived drugs, are examples of what’s possible when we collaborate across provincial health system silos to benefit patients and deliver better value. One week prior to heading to the polls, we hope you will vote to join us for this important national perspective on health care reform. Biography: Graham has been with Canadian Blood Services since it began operations in September 1998. He first served as vice president of medical, scientific and clinical management, and was appointed CEO in June 2001. Graham continues to lead Canadian Blood Services through an extensive, multi year transformation journey. The early phases of this transformation focused on a comprehensive service delivery model redesign to ensure safety, adequacy and modernization of systems. Leveraging these early changes, Canadian Blood Services’ current strategy positions the organization as a trusted partner in healthcare delivery across Canada and has at its roots a focus on quality excellence, sustainable efficiency and a committed, engaged workforce. Graham is a recognized expert in transfusion medicine and science, and is a sought after speaker both nationally and internationally. He sits on a number of blood system and healthcare related boards and advisory bodies, and has provided consulting support to other countries in the transformation of their blood systems. Graham is a founding member of the Alliance of Blood Operators and is the first international director on the board of the AABB, formerly the American Association of Blood Banks, serving as its president in 2013 and 2014. Beyond blood system governance, he is passionate about health system design and management, and is active in a number of areas of health system performance improvement and policy development. A hematologist by training, Graham acquired his medical and doctoral degrees at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, and his specialty certification at the University of Toronto. He was formerly a physician and scientist on staff at the Toronto Hospital and on faculty at the University of Toronto. He is happily married, has three sons, and is constantly struggling to find more time for his other passion: photography Speaker: Dr. Graham D. Sher, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Blood Service *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: Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario With Canada at the Crossroads: Why National Leadership Matters to Ontario's Economic Plan Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne: Executive Biography Kathleen Wynne is Ontario's 25th Premier. She was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 2003 as the MPP for Don Valley West. Wynne was re elected in 2007, 2011 and 2014. She became the leader of the Ontario Liberal Party in January 2013. In addition to her role as Premier, Wynne currently serves as Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs. She has also served as Minister of Agriculture and Food. Some of her key achievements as Premier and Minister of Agriculture and Food include a new Youth Jobs Strategy, record investment in transit and transportation, a jobs plan to attract and keep businesses in Ontario, and a Local Food Act. Prior to becoming Premier, Wynne served as Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Education. As the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, she finalized a new funding agreement with the federal government to improve access to affordable housing. In her role as Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, Wynne worked in partnership with First Nations communities to address issues such as mining development and First Nations land claims, and improving the quality of life for aboriginal peoples living off reserve through affordable housing and recreation programs. As Minister of Education, Wynne led the government's efforts to reduce class sizes, implement full day kindergarten and provide more opportunities for high school students to reach their full potential. During her tenure as Minister of Transportation, she secured a new transit expansion plan for Toronto, including the Eglinton Scarborough LRT. Wynne also oversaw Ontario's largest highway investments, including the Highway 407 East Extension and the Windsor Essex Parkway. Before becoming an MPP, she served as a trustee with the Toronto District School Board. And prior to that, Wynne, who has lived with her partner, Jane, in North Toronto for more than 25 years, has led citizens groups in a number of grassroots community projects and played a major role as an organizer and facilitator. Wynne has three adult children, Chris, Jessie and Maggie, and three grandchildren. Speaker: The Hon. Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario *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: Rachel Notley, Premier of Alberta With State of the Province and Its Economy Premier Rachel Notley will speak on the state of the province and its economy, and will discuss the Government of Alberta's key fiscal, economic, social and environmental priorities at a time of both remarkable challenge and opportunity for Alberta. Premier of Alberta biography: Rachel Notley was sworn in as Alberta's 17th Premier on May 24, 2015. She leads Alberta's first New Democratic government, with a strong majority and a diverse caucus, including the highest percentage of women of any government in Canada. She also serves as Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations. Rachel Anne Notley was born on April 17, 1964, in Edmonton, Alberta, and raised in Fairview. The area is part of a constituency now named for her father, Grant Notley, a long time and well respected MLA who served as the leader of the province's first NDP Opposition. Her mother, Sandy, was also a strong influence in Rachel's life, taking her to protest marches before her tenth birthday and shaping a social conscience that continues to guide her. Rachel Notley completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science at the University of Alberta, and earned a law degree at Osgoode Hall Law School. Her legal career focused on labour law, workers' compensation advocacy, and workplace health and safety issues. She worked for several labour unions in Alberta and British Columbia, and also served as an advisor to BC's Attorney General. In 2008, Rachel followed in her father's footsteps and was elected as an NDP MLA, serving the constituency of Edmonton Strathcona. She was subsequently re elected in 2012 with the highest share of the vote of any MLA in the province. She became party leader on October 18, 2014, and was elected to her third term as MLA on May 5, 2015, in the same historic election that saw the NDP sweep the Progressive Conservative party from office after almost 44 years. Rachel Notley represents a new generation of Albertans. Her party ran on a platform of creating jobs, restoring honest and open government, preserving and building the health care and education systems, and rebalancing government revenues to make them more fair. This vision, with a balance between a strong economy, environmental responsible justice, was welcomed by Albertans, who elected NDP candidates in more than 50 of Alberta's 87 ridings. Rachel and her husband, Lou Arab, live with their two teenage children in Edmonton. Speaker: The Hon. Rachel Notley, Premier of Alberta *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: David Plouffe, Chief Advisor, Uber and Former Senior Advisor and Campaign Manager for President Obama With The Future of Transportation. David Plouffe, Uber's Chief Advisor and Member of the Board of Directors will discuss the future of transportation and the advent of new on demand ridesharing services. Mr. Plouffe will share his insights on new innovations in urban transportation and the impact this is having on city and economic life. Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through its mobile application, the company is making cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. From its founding in 2009 to its launches in over 320 cities today, Uber's rapidly expanding global presence continues to bring people and their cities closer. Bio: David Plouffe is widely referred to as the architect of President Obama's two presidential campaign victories. After serving as the campaign manager in the 2008 presidential election, he served inside the White House as Senior Advisor to the President. Plouffe currently serves on the Board of the Barack Obama Foundation and is a member of the Uber Board of Directors. Plouffe has managed campaigns at all levels of politics, served as an award winning producer of television advertisements, served as a consultant to leading Fortune 500 companies and has been a ubiquitous presence on national news shows. In September 2014. Plouffe joined Uber and in addition to his board duties serves as the Chief Travis Kalanick, Plouffe has won plaudits for the use of technology and pioneering new applications, his message development and discipline, his management skills and his focus and competitiveness. The Obama Biden presidential campaign and Plouffe were awarded the Titanium and Integrated Grand Prix Awards from the Cannes International Advertising Festival, 2009. The campaign won for the effort's digital savvy, its success in community building and its willingness to allow the Obama brand to be created by consumers rather than top-down communications mandates. In 2010, Plouffe was number 4 on Newsweek's list of New Thought Leaders, and The Daily Beast named him as one of the 25 Smartest People of the Decade. GQ named Plouffe in 2012 the third most powerful person in Washington. Plouffe is the author of The New York Times best seller. The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama's Historic Victory and has been a Contributor for ABC News and Bloomberg Television. In 2013 he was inducted into The American Association of Political Consultants' Hall of Fame. Speaker: David Plouffe, Chief Advisor, Uber and Former Senior Advisor and Campaign Manager for President Obama *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: 2015 Women Who Lead Panel featuring Andrea Stairs, Ilse Treurnicht and Shelley Martin In Conversation With Amber Kanwar As eBay Canada's managing director, Andrea Stairs leads the Canadian strategy and operations of one of the world's largest online marketplaces and Canada's second largest e commerce business. In this role, Andrea is responsible for cultivating eBay's community of Canadian users, from individual consumers to established brands and retailers, and for overseeing all of eBay's Canadian functions, including product management, business development, and public and government relations. Andrea was most recently head of marketing for eBay Canada, managing the brand's marketing strategy and execution. She was also instrumental in launching eBay's French Canadian website and in leading the eBay Motors team in Canada. After receiving a BA from McGill University, Andrea obtained LLB and MBA degrees from the University of Toronto. Andrea sits on executive committee of the board of directors of the Information Technology Association of Canada, ITAC. A native of Montreal, Andrea now lives in Toronto with her husband and young son and daughter. Ilse Treurnicht is the CEO of MaRS Discovery District, a leading innovation centre located in Toronto. She oversees both the development and operations of the MaRS Centre and its broad suite of entrepreneurship and innovation programs. Ilse joined MaRS in early Primaxis Technology Ventures, a startup stage venture capital fund focused on the advanced technologies sector. Prior to Primaxis, she was an entrepreneur with senior management roles in a number of emerging technology companies. Ilse is an active member of Canada's innovation community. She served as Chair of the Canadian Task Force on Social Finance in 2010, and is a member of the Science, Technology and Innovation Council, STIC. Ilse holds a DPhil in chemistry from Oxford University, which she attended as a Rhodes scholar. Shelley Martin is President and CEO of Nestlé Canada Inc., a leading company that produces some of the world's most recognized and trusted foods and beverages. In this role, Shelley has executive responsibility for Nestlé in Canada which includes the following divisions: Beverages, Confectionery, Frozen Meals and Pizza, Ice Cream, Nestlé Professional, Nestlé Purina PetCare, Nestlé Waters, Nestlé Health Science and Nestlé Nutrition. Nestlé in Canada businesses employ approximately 3,600 people in 23 facilities, including manufacturing sites, sales offices and distribution centres nationally. Shelley joined Nestlé Canada in March 1990 working on the PetCare Business in Marketing and in 1997, was promoted to Vice President of Confectionery. Shelley actively participates in industry initiatives and is currently the Vice Chair on the Board of Directors for Food and Consumer Products Canada, FCPC. She serves on the Board of the Grocery Innovation Foundation which has raised over $75 million to provide a better life for challenged... Moderator: Amber Kanwar, Anchor and Reporter at Business News Network Panelists:  Andrea Stairs, Managing Director, eBay Canada Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District Shelley Martin, President and CEO, Nestlé Canada Inc *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: Senator Evan Bayh, Former Governor of Indiana and U.S. Senator With Ontario’s Nuclear Advantage Senator Bayh will discuss the important role Nuclear Power plays in the Great Lakes Region as a key source of reliable, affordable electricity, while growing the economy and keeping the air we breathe clean. Biography: Senator Evan Bayh is a former two term governor of Indiana and U.S. senator and currently serves as a strategic advisor for McGuireWoods and the Leadership of Nuclear Matters, which is a group dedicated to inform the public about the clear benefits that nuclear energy provides. Sen. Bayh had a very distinguished career in public service being elected overwhelmingly as Governor and Senator in his home state of Indiana. As a moderate Democrat, he was a leader, working in a bipartisan manner to seek consensus on several key issues, including financial services reform and healthcare. He was also a leading voice advocating fiscal restraint on government spending. Sen. Bayh served on several committees, including Armed Services; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, Energy and Natural Resources: Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Aging, and Senate Intelligence. Prior to being elected to the Senate, he was elected to two terms as governor of Indiana, where he enacted welfare reform, cut taxes, and brought about fiscal discipline to the state's budget. He also served as Secretary of State in Indiana, 1986 to 1989. Sen. Bayh also currently serves as a senior advisor at Apollo Global Management in New York and on the board of directors for Fifth Third Bank, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Berry Plastics Corporation, RLJ Lodging Trust, and McGraw Hill Education. He also serves on the advisory board for the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA. Speaker: Senator Evan Bayh, Former Governor of Indiana and U.S. Senator *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: Witness History: Dennis Edney, Lawyer for Omar Khadr, In conversation with Michelle Shephard of the Toronto Star The Empire Club of Canada and Ramsay Talks welcome Alberta lawyer Dennis Edney as he discusses the legal and human rights issues associated with his noted client, Omar Khadr. This is a rare and important opportunity to hear first hand, the details of a uniquely Canadian international story of politics, terrorism, and jurisprudence. Omar Khadr is a Canadian citizen. In July 2002, at age 15, he was captured by the U.S. military after they bombed and assaulted the Afghanistan compound where he was living. The U.S.raid and subsequent firefight resulted in the death of a U.S. soldier and Khadr being severely wounded. At age of 16, he was sent to the U.S. detention facility in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, where he remained for 10 years before being sent back to prison in Canada. This May, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled against the Government of Canada and granted him parole. Professors, doctors, businessmen and even a former senior member of the U.S. military have put their reputations on the line to support the bail application of a man the Canadian government and other detractors have branded a dangerous jihadi terrorist. Foremost among those backing Omar K are his long time lawyer Dennis Edney and his wife, Patricia, who have also taken him into their home. Moderator: Michelle Shephard, Reporter with the Toronto Star Speaker: Dennis Edney, Lawyer for Omar Khadr *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: Honourable David R. Peterson, Chairman, Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games With Building on the success of the Pan Am Games Mr. Peterson is Chairman of the Toronto law firm of Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP, where he practices corporate/commercial law. Mr. Peterson is Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the 2015 Pan American, Parapan American Games. He is Chancellor Emeritus of the University of Toronto, a director of St. Michael's Hospital Foundation and was Chairman of the successful 2009 Toronto bid for 2015 Pan Am Games. He has been a director of over 30 public and private companies. He is currently a director of Rogers Communications Inc., Franco Nevada Corporation and Ivanhoe Cambridge. He was the Founding Chairman of the Toronto Raptors Basketball Club Inc. and Chapters Inc. Mr. Peterson is or was Chairman or Director or active with a number of charitable, educational and environmental organizations including the Shaw Festival, Advisory Board of the Coady International Institute, Toronto City Summit Alliance, the Ontario March of Dimes, the Ontario Canada Day Committee, Canadian Club, Cercle Canadien, Council for Canadian Unity, Young President's Organization, World President's Organization, the Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada, Frontier College, Peter Lougheed Medical Research Foundation, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, Magnetic True North Theatre, West Park Health Centre and Toronto Abuse Centre. He was chairman of the Commonwealth Team observing the 1992 elections in Guyana. He was chief federal negotiator for the devolution of the Northwest Territories and has worked on a number of important negotiations with the First Nations, including Caledonia and the Ontario Gaming Agreement. He is a senior fellow at Massey College, a fellow of McLaughlin College and Executive in Residence at Rotman School of Management and was an adjunct professor at York University. He speaks often on national and international issues, as well as being a frequent commentator on television. Mr. Peterson holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Toronto and studied at the University of Caen, France. He was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1969 and appointed a Queen's Counsel in 1980 and was appointed by Her Majesty to the Privy Council in 1992. Mr. Peterson has received many honorary doctorates, including from the University of Toronto the University of Western Ontario and the University of Ottawa. In 1994 the government of France appointed him a Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France. In 1995 the International Assembly of French Speaking Parliamentarians presented him with the Ordrede la Pléiade. He was awarded the Order of Ontario in 2009. In 1975 he was elected as a Member of the Ontario Legislature, and became the leader of the Ontario Liberal party in 1982. He served as Premier of the Province between 1985 and 1990, overseeing a very active period of reform and playing a major role in the country's constitutional discussions. He resides in Toronto and Caledon with his actress/author wife Shelley... Speaker: The Hon. David R. Peterson, Chairman, Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games *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.*