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The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Anthony Lacavera in conversation with Amanda Lang With The Internet of Things and the Future of Canada's Telecom Industry Anthony Lacavera, Chairman and CEO of the Globalive Group and Wind Mobile, is a Canadian born telecom entrepreneur Anthony founded Globalive in 1998 and co founded Wind Mobile in 2008. In January, 2013 Anthony founded Globalive Capital to focus on accelerating early stage technology and telecommunications companies. Since 2000, the Globalive group has founded, seeded, financed, operated, and divested of a number of companies in the Internet, Communications, and Technology sectors. Under Anthony's leadership, Globalive received numerous best in business awards, including first ranking on Profit Magazine's 2004 list of Canada's 100 fastest growing companies, Canada's 30 Best Workplaces and Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies award, of which Globalive has been a recipient for 10 consecutive years. Anthony was named Canada's CEO of the Year in 2010 by Globe and Mail's Report on Business Magazine, made the Canada's Top 40 Under 40 list in 2006 and was publicized as one of the 50 Most Influential Torontonians by Toronto Life Magazine in 2013. Anthony was named an Honorary Fellow of St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto in 2012. The University of Toronto Engineering School, where Anthony graduated in 1997, welcomed Anthony to the Engineering School Hall of Distinction in 2013. In 2007, Anthony founded the SHAMBA foundation, a unique charity that assists other charities with fundraising and organizational efforts. The SHAMBA foundation raised nearly S1M for a variety of social and charitable causes. Anthony is a founding supporter of the Art Gallery of Ontario's Gallery Italia. Anthony is an aviation enthusiast and enjoys flying for both work and leisure. He also enjoys snow skiing, golf, personal fitness and staying active in the Arts community. Amanda Lang, Senior Business Correspondent, CBC News, Host, Lang and O'Leary Exchange Award winning business journalist Amanda Lang is CBC's senior business correspondent, reporting for its flagship nightly news program The National. She is also host of The Exchange with Amanda Lang, a daily business program airing on CBC News Network. She also occasionally anchors The National. Lang studied Architecture at the University of Manitoba, before becoming a journalist. Her first job in journalism was for the Globe and Mail, and subsequently Lang joined the Financial Post newspaper, where she became the paper's New York correspondent. In New York she made the leap to television, where she first was part of the team that launched BNN and before long wound up at CNN as a reporter and anchor. She returned to Canada in 2002 to re join BNN, and has been with CBC since 2009. Her new book, The Power of Why, HarperCollins, October 2012, explores the connection between curiosity and success. Moderator: Amanda Lang, Senior Business Correspondent, CBC News, Host, Lang and O'Leary Exchange Speaker: Anthony Lacavera, Chairman and CEO of the Globalive Group and Wind Mobile *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 Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long Term Care With The Next Phase of Ontario’s Action Plan for Health Care Minister Hoskins will speak to the Empire Club about his vision for health care over the next three years. Building on past successes achieved under the first Action Plan for Health Care, Minister Hoskins will speak about how the Ontario government will continue to transform the health care system always with a focus on improving the patient experience by enhancing access to care, providing patients with the information they need to make decisions about their care, and protecting our health care system for generations to come. Biography: Dr. Eric Hoskins was first elected to the Ontario legislature as the MPP for St. Paul's in 2009. He was re elected in 2011 and 2014. Hoskins currently serves as Minister of Health and Long Term Care. Hoskins was appointed as Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Employment in February 2013. He has previously served as Minister of Children and Youth Services and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. Hoskins is also a renowned humanitarian, family doctor and a proud Ontarian with a long and dedicated record of public service. After finishing his medical studies at McMaster University, and subsequently at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, Hoskins spent nearly a decade as a doctor and humanitarian in war torn regions in Africa and around the world. From 1997 to 2000, he served as the senior advisor to then Foreign Minister Lloyd Axworthy on issues such as human rights, child soldiers, peacekeeping and the landmines ban. He and his wife, Dr. Samantha Nutt, founded the international charity War Child Canada to help hundreds of thousands of children in war affected regions across the globe. Hoskins was also Advisor to the Office of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict at the United Nations in 2002 to 2003. Hoskins has been recognized for his humanitarian work and public service. In 2008, he was invested as an Officer of the Order of Canada. He has also received the Governor General's Meritorious Service Cross, and has been awarded the United Nations Lester B. Pearson Peace Medal. Hoskins and his wife have one son, Rhys. Speaker: The Honourable Dr. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long Term Care *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: Samer Salameh, Executive Chairman of Pacific Future Energy With Building Our Future and Protecting our Coast: Why Building the World's Greenest Refinery is the Key to Unlocking Asian Markets The issue: Canada has a problem. We are blessed with a resource oil needed by people around the world. However, we are selling 97 per cent of our oil exports to one customer, the United States, and we are selling those exports at a significant discount. We do this because it's what the pipeline infrastructure in North America obliges us to do. Refineries in the U.S. Midwest are currently making an average of $25 a barrel profit refining Canadian product. Expanding access for Canadian oil products to new markets, especially those with growing demand in Asia, is the clear solution. This is becoming increasingly important as we experience declining demand from the United States. The key to opening up these markets in a manner that is acceptable to the majority of British Columbians, as well as to First Nations, is through a near net zero carbon emissions refinery built in true partnership with First Nations, delivering jobs and economic benefits for Canadians, while protecting our coast. Biography: Samer F. Salameh, Executive Chairman of Pacific Future Energy, has more than 20 years of management experience leading private and public companies in the United States and Latin America. Mr. Salameh has a very well known reputation in the international telecommunications field as a distinguished marketing strategist, a turn around specialist and a broker of multi billion dollar mergers and acquisitions. He currently leads the Telecom practice and new business development at Grupo Salinas, a multi billion industrial conglomerate operating in 11 countries in the Americas. Previously, Mr. Salameh managed the development and deployment of complex infrastructure projects for some of the world's leading investors, including Carlos Slim, Grupo Carso America Movil, and Ricardo Salinas, Grupo Salinas. Most recently, in South America, he led the deployment of one of the largest greenfield fibre optics infrastructure projects in the world for Grupo Salinas. Mr. Salameh holds a Masters Degree in International Business from the Fletcher School and a BS in Management and Economics from Polytechnic University Speaker: Samer Salameh,  Executive Chairman of Pacific Future Energy *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: Investment Outlook 2015 featuring Ian Russell, Thomas Caldwell and Avery Shenfeld lan Russell is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Industry Association of Canada. IIAC. a position he has held since its inauguration in April 2006. Prior to his appointment at the IIAC, Mr. Russell headed the Industry Relations and Representation group of the Investment Dealers Association of Canada. In his 20 year tenure at the Association, he has participated actively in many committees and working groups involved in regulatory and tax issues related to the securities industry and capital markets in Canada. He is a frequent columnist in industry publications and is a presenter and speaker on industry issues and developments. In January 2014, it was announced that Mr. Russell was appointed Chair of the International Council of Securities Associations, ICSA. He is first Canadian in 20 years to serve in this capacity. Mr. Russell has an honours degree in economics and business from the University of Western Ontario, and a postgraduate degree from the London School of Economics. He has completed the Partners, Directors and Officers Qualification Examination and is a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute. Thomas S. Caldwell graduated from McGill University in 1965, and has been actively involved in the investment industry since that time. Mr. Caldwell is Chairman of Caldwell Securities Ltd., an organization founded in 1980. Caldwell Securities Ltd. is a diversified investment company with affiliate organizations providing investment management, brokerage and insurance services to a broad spectrum of investors throughout North America and around the world. In June 2014, Mr. Caldwell was inducted into the IIAC Investment Industry Hall of Fame. Mr. Caldwell is CEO and a Director of Urbana Corporation, a publicly traded investment company and Chairman of the Canadian Securities Exchange, CSE, The Exchange for Entrepreneurs. He also serves on the Board of the Conference of Defence Associations Institute in Ottawa. Mr. Caldwell was appointed Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of The Lincoln and Welland Regiment in January 2014. Mr. Caldwell is a past Governor of the Toronto Stock Exchange and one of the leading experts in capital markets, particularly in trading environments. He is recognized as one of the world's foremost investors in securities exchanges. Caldwell Securities Ltd. and its affiliates were the second largest owners of the New York Stock Exchange prior to the NYSE's demutualization. Mr. Caldwell has, through his career, been actively involved in addressing social and community needs. He was awarded Her Majesty's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 for his activities on behalf of Canadian Veterans. In 2003 he was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada for his work in assisting those in need as well as contributing to institutions working to better the lives of others. In 2012, he received Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee for his efforts on behalf of the disadvantaged... Speakers: Ian Russell, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Investment Industry Association of Canada Thomas Caldwell, Chairman of Caldwell Securities Ltd. Avery Shenfeld, Managing Director and Chief Economist of CIBC World Markets 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: The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, 29th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario At The Empire Club Holiday Luncheon The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell was installed as Ontario's 29th Representative of Her Majesty The Queen on September 23rd, 2014. She is an energetic and highly regarded renaissance woman, an accomplished civil servant with wide ranging interests, and is passionately devoted to the advancement of humanity. An intelligent, perceptive, and compassionate woman, Ms. Dowdeswell has devoted herself to public service, where her talents and skills have contributed greatly to many important initiatives, most notably those that integrate environmental, economic, social, educational, and cultural concerns. She cares deeply about the environment, which she considers the fundamental basis for life on earth. She has led provincial, federal, and international institutions, and has served on the boards of corporate and non profit organizations. Her years as an Under Secretary General at the United Nations profoundly shaped her worldview and continue to inform her thinking as she undertakes her role as 29th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Her overarching and ambitious vision is Ontario in the world. She wants to listen to dialogue about what they can contribute and learn from others in meeting the common challenges of our interconnected world. Her Honour's aim is to bring multiple perspectives to the table, encourage innovation, and cultivate new ideas, sparking action and commitment to seeing these ideas move forward. Ms. Dowdeswell is an Officer of the Order of Canada and holds 10 honorary degrees. Speaker: The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, 29th Lieutenant Governor 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: Janet L. Ecker, President and CEO, Toronto Financial Services Alliance With P3s are Working: The Role of the Financial Sector in Successful Infrastructure Projects and Why You Should Care Janet L. Ecker is President and CEO of the Toronto Financial Services Alliance, TFSA, a growing public private partnership dedicated to building Toronto as an international financial services centre. With government and industry support, she has also established the Global Risk Institute in Financial Services to leverage the sector's global reputation for stability, as well as the Centre of Excellence in Financial Services Education to capitalize on the region's talent advantages. The Centre has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a best practice in collaborative public private partnerships. A former Ontario Finance Minister and the first woman to actually deliver a budget in the province, Ms. Ecker also delivered significant public policy reforms as the Minister of Education, the Minister of Community and Social Services and Government House Leader. Before entering public life, Ms. Ecker was the Director of Policy for the Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, the doctors' regulatory body. She currently sits on a number of boards and agencies and is also a member of the Ontario Finance Minister's Economic Advisory Panel, the Premier's Advisory Council on Government Assets and C.D. Howe Institute's National Council. A frequent public speaker and media commentator, she received the “Excellence in Leadership” award from the Transformation Institute for Leadership and Innovation in 2014, a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for public service in 2012 and was recognized as one of the “Most Influential People in the World’s Financial Centres” by Financial Centres International in 2010.  She also received one of “Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award” from the Women’s Executive Network and the Richard Ivey School of Business in 2003.  Ms. Ecker is one of the founders of Equal Voice, a national, multi-partisan organization working to elect more women. Speaker: Janet L. Ecker, President and CEO, Toronto Financial Services Alliance *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: Critical Role of Transparency in the Fight Against Corruption Featuring Claire Woodside and Pierre Gratton In Conversation With Akaash Maharaj The linkages between resource revenue transparency, improved oversight, and development outcomes from extractive industries. For governments worldwide, mining investment holds promise of change: the opportunity to increase infrastructure and social investments, and a chance to establish broad based economic growth. The past decade has witnessed a dramatic increase in resource development in many countries, particularly in the developing world. However, despite the sudden influx of resource revenues, many countries have struggled to convert this newfound wealth into economic growth and prosperity. Unfortunately, citizens, elected officials, municipal and state governments often remain in the dark about the natural resource revenues received by their national governments from mining activity. This environment can foster corruption, mismanagement and, sometimes, conflict. As a major mining country, Canada is helping to turn this around with legislation which was tabled recently in the House of Commons that would require the mandatory disclosure of payments made by Canadian extractive companies, including mining companies, to host governments. This would result in a source of credible information that citizens can use to hold their governments accountable and fight corruption. Akaash Maharaj, Executive Director of the Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption, will moderate a discussion between two organizations that have been pushing Canada to implement mining payment transparency legislation a unique collaboration between industry and civil society. Join Claire Woodside of Publish What You Pay Canada, Pierre Gratton of the Mining Association of Canada, and Akaash Maharaj for this important discussion. Moderator: Mr. Akaash Maharaj, Executive Director, Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption Speakers:  Claire Woodside, Director, Publish What You Pay Canada; Board Member, Transparency International Canada   Pierre Gratton, President & CEO, Mining Association of 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: Shelley Broader, President and CEO of Walmart Europe, Middle East, Africa and Canada With Leadership Today: Staying Ahead of the Curve in Today’s Hyper Changing World As the world's largest retailer, Walmart is at the forefront of the constant transformation shaping the global retail climate as consumer needs continue to grow and evolve. Within this context Walmart Canada is marking its 20th anniversary in Canada this year, a timeframe characterized by two decades of unprecedented growth, evolution, reinvention, and a host of learnings. As the President and CEO of Walmart's operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Canada, Shelley Broader leads more than 1,300 retail units and 285,000 employees. Throughout a career spanning 25 years of international leadership and broad life experiences, Shelley has distinguished herself with a new generation brand of management. Speaking to The Empire Club of Canada on November 17, Shelley will address the topic of leadership in today's hyper changing corporate world, from leveraging groundbreaking inclusiveness and diversity as a competitive edge, to building world class management teams that are creative, flexible and innovative, to reinforcing and staying true to your culture and roots while building your own personal brand, to driving social leadership from your own unique sphere of influence. Biography: Shelley Broader was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart's EMEA region in June, 2014. She has responsibility for Walmart's retail operations and business development across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Canada, and leads 1,345 retail units and more than 285,000 associates. Previously Shelley was President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Canada, Chief Merchandising Officer for Walmart Canada, and Senior Vice President with Sam's Club, Walmart's membership warehouse format in the U.S. Shelley joined Walmart in 2010 following more than 20 years of leadership experience across the North American retail industry. Prior to Walmart, Shelley was President and Chief Operating Officer of Michael's, the world's largest retailer of arts and crafts and was responsible for the chain's 1,000 U.S. and Canadian stores. Before joining Michael's, Shelley enjoyed a 17 year career with Belgium based Delhaize Group where, under the Hannaford banner, she held a broad range of leadership roles across the company's operations, merchandising, distribution, strategy and marketing divisions. She was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of the company's Kash n' Karry chain, and then to President and Chief Executive Officer of the Sweetbay Supermarkets Division. Shelley Began her career in the investment banking sector advising clients in the U.S. supermarket industry. She has a lengthy track record of public speaking and community engagement. Shelley is a Member of the Board of Directors of Raymond James Financial, Inc., The Retail Council of Canada, and Catalyst Canada. Speaker: Shelley Broader, President and CEO of Walmart Europe, Middle East, Africa and 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:  Greg Sorbara, Chancellor, York University; Chair, The Sorbara Group Advisory Board With Reflections on Two Very Different Governments Within The Battlefield of Ontario Politics Greg Sorbara has enjoyed one of the most successful careers of any Ontario politician, and in two different Liberal administrations. He was appointed minister of finance by Premier Dalton McGuinty in 2003, and served as campaign chair for the Liberals’ three consecutive election victories, the first time that had happened in more than a century. First elected in 1985, he was also in Premier David Peterson’s cabinet, the first Liberal government in 42 years. Through his quarter century in public life in Ontario, Sorbara had an enviable record of introducing new policies to help Ontarians, while having the guts to raise taxes to pay for those programs. A reinvigorated health care system, the Ontario Child Benefit, and a subway to York University all had Sorbara’s fingerprints on them. As chairman of the Liberals’ three consecutive election wins, Sorbara had a front row seat on some of the most significant changes in Ontario history. Greg Sorbara served in two Liberal administrations and was Ontario’s minister of finance from 2003 to 2007. He most recently represented the riding of Vaughan as a member of the legislative assembly of Ontario until his retirement in 2012. In the 2014 he was appointed Chancellor of York University. He lives in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Speaker: Greg Sorbara, Chancellor, York University; Chair, The Sorbara Group Advisory Board *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: Joseph Pennachetti, City Manager of Toronto with Looking Forward: Investing for the Future Joseph P. Pennachetti was named City Manager for the City of Toronto in October 2008, with overall responsibility for 37,000 staff, an Operating budget of about $11 Billion and a 2014 to 2023 Capital Plan of $28.5 billion. Toronto is Canada’s largest city and the 6th largest government in the country. In 2013, Mr. Pennachetti led the development of 26 Strategic Actions for 2013 to 2018. These Strategic Actions are designed to advance City Council’s vision, mission and goals for Toronto as articulated in its Strategic Plan. Under Mr. Pennachetti’s leadership, the City of Toronto continues to be recognized internationally for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering public services. Mr. Pennachetti is committed to service excellence. In 2010, he awarded the first City Manager’s Award for Public Service Excellence. The highly successful program continues and now includes recognition of divisional and cross-corporate projects as well as a category that recognizes divisional initiatives that contribute to the City’s goal of removing barriers for equity seeking groups and or contribute to the City’s human rights, equity and diversity goals. Mr. Pennachetti joined the Toronto Public Service in 2002 as the City’s Chief Financial Officer. As Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Pennachetti contributed to the enhancement of Toronto’s business climate through a 15 year plan to reduce business property taxes and a 10 year plan to reduce property taxes on small business. Mr. Pennachetti has also worked on the City’s numerous financing partnership agreements with the federal and provincial governments and the private sector, which have resulted in significant new infrastructure for the City. Prior to joining the City of Toronto, Mr. Pennachetti was the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance for the Regional Municipality of Peel for six years, 1995 to 2002; from 1990 to 1995, he was the Treasurer and Commissioner of Finance for the Regional Municipality of York. Mr. Pennachetti previously worked in the finance departments of the Regional Municipality of Durham and the City of Edmonton. Mr. Pennachetti holds both a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Business Administration and is a Certified General Accountant. He is married and has two children. Speaker: Joseph Pennachetti, City Manager of Toronto *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.*