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The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Mayor Brenda Halloran and Mayor Dan Mathieson In Conversation With John Jung On Intelligent Communities: The Key To Driving Local Prosperity and Global Competitiveness Moderator: John Jung, Chairman and Co-founder of the Intelligent Community Forum Speakers:  Brenda Halloran, Mayor of the City of Waterloo Dan Mathieson, Mayor of Stratford, 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: Lieutenant General the Honourable Romeo A. Dallaire, O.C., C.M.M., G.O.Q, M.S.C., C.D., Retired Senator With A New Conceptual Base for Conflict Prevention  The Honourable Romeo Dallaire has a distinguished career in the Canadian military, achieving the rank of Lieutenant General and Assistant Deputy Minister of Human Resources. In 1994, General Dallaire commanded the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda, UNAMIR. His experiences there became the subject of the book Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda, which was awarded the Governor General's Literary Award for Non Fiction in 2004 and was the basis of a full length feature film released in 2007.  Medically released in 2000, due to PTSD, Senator Dallaire has worked as an author, lecturer and humanitarian, conducting research on conflict resolution and child soldiers at the Kennedy School at Harvard. His most recent book, They Fight Like Soldiers, They Die Like Children - the Global Quest to Eradicate the Use of Child Soldiers, introduces the Child Soldier phenomenon and solutions to eradicate it. General Dallaire helped reform the assistance provided to the new generation of veterans particularly affected by post traumatic stress disorder.  General Dallaire was appointed to the Senate effective March 24, 2005, and is the Vice Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on National Security and Defence as well as President of the Senate Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs. He was appointed with Bishop Desmond Tutu to the United Nations Secretary General's Advisory Committee on Genocide Prevention in the spring of 2006 and is a Fellow at the Montreal Institute of Genocide Studies, Concordia University. He is an officer in the Order of Canada since 2002, a recipient of the Pearson Peace Medal in 2005, a Grand Officer of the Order of Quebec in 2006. He holds honorary doctorates and fellowships from almost three dozen universities in Canada and the United States. Speaker: Lieutenant General the Hon. Romeo A. Dallaire, O.C., C.M.M., G.O.Q, M.S.C., C.D., Retired 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: Rick Waugh, Chief Executive Officer, Scotiabank With The Future of Financial Services: Finding the Right Balance for Stability and Economic Growth As Rick Waugh prepares to step down after a decade as CEO of Scotiabank and several years as Vice Chair of the Institute of International Finance, he will take an in depth look at the ongoing fallout from the global financial crisis and what it means for the future of the financial services industry, the world economy and Canada. Speaker: Rick Waugh, Chief Executive Officer, Scotiabank *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: His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins in conversation with Anna Maria Tremonti on White Smoke: The Papal Conclave, A Personal View In this unique event, Cardinal Collins will share insights on the March 2013 Papal Conclave and subsequently will discuss what it all means with CBC's Anna Maria Tremonti. For anyone interested in the process behind one of the most significant historical events of our time, this discussion will provide a rare first hand account. Born and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Thomas Collins was ordained a priest in 1973. He considered other paths, but was inspired by a high school English teacher who suggested he should consider the priesthood. He earned undergraduate and master's degrees in English, later pursuing theological training in Rome. Specializing in the Book of Revelation, he earned his Licentiate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute and a Doctorate in Theology from Gregorian St. Paul, Alberta in 1997 and Archbishop of Edmonton in 1999. Pope Benedict XVI appointed Archbishop Collins the tenth Archbishop of Toronto in December 2006. On February 18, 2012, he was elevated to the College of Cardinals in Rome. Cardinal Collins was one of three Canadian cardinals that participated in the 2013 conclave to elect Pope Francis. Anna Maria Tremonti, Host of CBC Radio's The Current Every day, Anna Maria Tremonti transfixes tens of thousands of listeners across Canada, as the host of CBC Radio One's most popular news magazine radio program, The Current. Whether sharing stories from her 30 years of reporting or explaining the importance of traditional media in today's information overloaded world, her talks keep audiences absolutely captivated. Tremonti is a former foreign correspondent and war correspondent who spent close to a decade posted in Berlin, London, national stories includes the breakup of the former Soviet Union. the war in Bosnia, the Israeli Palestinian conflict, and the politics of the United States, Europe, and the Arab world. She also boasts extensive experience covering Canadian federal and provincial politics. Tremonti has won two Gemini Awards, and a Life Achievement Award from Women in Film and Television Toronto. Her awards for The Current include The New York Festival Gold for Best Talk Special Interview, bronze for Best Talk News Story Long Form, silver for International Programming, Talk Special, Host Driven; and Science in Society Journalism and South Asian Journalists Association, Best Special Project Kabul honours. Tremonti is a graduate of the Communications Studies program at the University of Windsor. She has honorary doctorates from the University of Windsor and Carleton University Moderator: Anna Maria Tremonti, Host of CBC Radio's The Current Speaker: His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins *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: Steven L. Beshear, Governor of Kentucky on Growing our Future Together: The Value of Advancing the Strong Economic Ties Between Canada and Kentucky Steven L. Beshear was elected Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky in November 2007. An attorney by profession, Gov. Beshear has a long background in public service, having served as a state representative in the Kentucky General Assembly, attorney general and lieutenant governor prior to being elected governor. To each of these positions he has brought a foundation of integrity and ethics, as well as a deeply felt commitment to improving the lives of fellow Kentuckians. During three terms as state representative, Beshear helped modernize the Kentucky Judicial System and proposed legislation that resulted in the modernization and more than doubling of neo natal capacities at the University of Kentucky Hospital. As attorney general, Beshear saved countless taxpayer dollars by successfully cracking down on statewide food stamp fraud and pursued several controversial investigations involving state government employees. As lieutenant governor, Beshear helped push for reform of the child welfare system. He also created and spearheaded the Kentucky Tomorrow Commission, a strategic planning initiative that identified daunting challenges facing the state then and far into the future. After taking nearly two decades off to practice law, Beshear entered a crowded field in the governor's race and beat the incumbent. As governor, Beshear has helped restore public trust by creating a culture of integrity in state government that has included rooting out cronyism and implementing stronger ethics standards. He has also spending with a trimming of the state workforce, implemented a more efficient way of designing and building roads and won bipartisan support for a complex reform of the beleaguered public pension system. Despite inheriting an austere budget and a struggling economy, he has focused on initiatives to help Kentucky families. These have included expanding efforts to bring health coverage to 35,000 uninsured children, designing a plan to bring prescription drugs to those who can't afford them, securing bridge funding to save Kentucky's student loan agency and calling for a new analysis on higher education affordability and access. Gov. Beshear is a native of Dawson Springs in Hopkins County, Ky., where he was one of five children of a Baptist minister and a mother dedicated to her community. Beshear has a bachelor's degree and law degree from the University of Kentucky, where he was president of the student body. He also served as an intelligence analyst in the U.S. Army Reserve, where he also carried out certain Judge Advocate General duties. He and his wife, Jane, have been married since 1969. They own a small farm in Clark County. They have two sons Jeff, a veterinarian, and Andy, an attorney and three grandchildren. Beshear has long been deeply involved in the community, and his various civic activities include such organizations as CommerceLexington Inc. the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, God's Pantry Food Bank, Bluegrass Tomorrow, the Kentucky World Trade Center, and the UK College of Law Visiting Committee. Speaker: Stephen Beshear, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky *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: Amar Varma, Anthony Lacavera, Dr. Michael Bloom and John Ruffolo in conversation with Mike Eppel on Venture Capital in Canada: Bridging the Expectations Gap between Venture Capitalists and Entrepreneurs Moderator: Mike Eppel, Senior Business Editor, 680 News Speakers:  Amar Varma, Co-Founder & CEO, Xtreme Labs and Managing Partner, Extreme Venture Partners Anthony Lacavera, Chairman & CEO, Globalive Communications and WIND Mobile Dr. Michael Bloom, Vice-President, Organizational Effectiveness and Learning, The Conference Board of Canada John Ruffolo, CEO, OMERS Ventures *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: Andy Byford, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission on Next Steps: TTC's 5 Year Plan Andy Byford was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Transit Commission in March, 2012. He is responsible for the day to day operations of the largest transit agency in Canada, and the third largest in North America, carrying over 500 million riders on an annual basis. Andy joined the TTC as Chief Operating Officer in November, 2011 and was responsible for the delivery of safe, punctual, reliable bus, streetcar, subway and Wheel Trans services. From 2009 to 2011, as Chief Operating Officer of Rail Corporation, Sydney, Australia, Mr. Byford was responsible for delivery of service to a million customers a day on Australia's largest transit network. From 2003 to 2009, Mr. Byford held the positions of Operations Director and Operations and Safety Director with Southern Railway and South Eastern Transit Limited, UK During his tenure with London Underground from 1989 to 2003, he held a variety of managerial positions including Station Manager, Kings Cross and General Manager Customer Service for three of the busiest subway lines. Mr. Byford graduated from the University of London with a Diploma and Certificate in Transport. He holds a B.A. degree in French and German from the University of Leicester. Mr. Byford is a member of the University Club of Toronto, the Institute of Railway Operators and the Institute of Transport and Logistics. He is married and lives in Toronto. Speaker: Andy Byford, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission *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: Sheldon Levy, President of Ryerson University on Young innovators, our future: supporting postsecondary (r)evolution In 2009 a group of Ryerson students approached Sheldon Levy with a radical idea. Inspired by next generation technology, and wanting their education to make an impact, they asked for a new kind of learning and research space for entrepreneurial development and invention. In 2010 the Digital Media Zone opened its doors and became an immediate international phenomenon. In three years the DMZ has incubated 75 startups, initiated more than 125 projects, graduated 23 companies, created over 600 jobs and hosted nearly 650 tours. The explosion of entrepreneurial activity in the Ryerson Digital Media Zone weighs in on issues like the environment, transportation, health, global culture and empowering public opinion. Projects range from biomedical technology to consumer driven profitability, photography, financial literacy, green corporations, interactive advertising, and the GoMobile app, among many more. International fellowships are bringing exceptional teams to Canada to collaborate and develop their ideas. What started as a single space at 10 Dundas Street East now occupies three floors, and demand for admission continues to grow. Getting into the Zone is rigorous and competitive, and you have to make the grade to stay. It is a model that invests the highest academic standards with the vigour of emerging technology and the urgency of economic and social progress, and assumes a thriving partnership with government industry and business. While the tools are new, entrepreneurial innovators possess the time honoured qualities of leadership: they are passionate, principled, indefatigable and persistent, able to create and design, undeterred by failure, and great team players. They are defining the future. The presentation will feature a panel of young DMZ entrepreneurs joining Sheldon Levy in an exploration of the postsecondary (r)evolution, and what is needed for Canada to be among the world's best. The venue is the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens, Ryerson's new facility on Carlton Street, included in the ESPN list of Top 10 Most Historic Stadiums in North America. Sheldon Levy has been President of Ryerson University since 2005. He is dedicated to student success, distinctive academic programs and research, and the university's role as city builder. He was named one of Toronto Life's 50 most influential people in the city and was named CEO of the Year by the Canadian Public Relations Society. Speaker: Sheldon Levy, President of Ryerson University *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: Matthew Teitelbaum, Director and CEO, Art Gallery of Ontario on Invent the Future: Invest in Creativity Matthew Teitelbaum became the fifth Director of the Art Gallery of Ontario in September 1998. His leadership and vision was instrumental in achieving the 300 million dollar transformation of the AGO by world renowned, Toronto born architect Frank Gehry in November 2008. During his tenure at the AGO, its permanent collection has experienced significant growth, the Gallery has acquired nearly 60,000 works, and its international reputation has been strengthened. Under his leadership, the AGO has become the central repository of works by such contemporary artists as Betty Goodwin, Paterson Ewen, Kazao Nakamura, Jack Chambers, David Blackwood and Greg Curnoe, reinforcing the AGO’s position as a passionate advocate for Canadian art. In 2001, Mr. Teitelbaum created the first permanent archival position in a Canadian art museum, positioning the Gallery as a leader in research and study of the lives, contributions and working methods of artists. Born in Toronto in 1956, he holds an honours bachelor of arts in Canadian history from Carleton University, a master of philosophy in modern European painting and sculpture from the Courtauld Institute of Art, and an honorary Doctor of Laws from Queen’s University. He has taught at Harvard, York University and the University of Western Ontario, and has lectured across North America. Mr. Teitelbaum is a past president of the Association of Art Museum Directors and has been a member of its committees. He and his wife Susan Cohen have two sons. Speaker: Matthew Teitelbaum, Director and CEO, Art Gallery 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: Wanted in the GTA: Honesty, Boldness and Big Thinking John Tory is a Canadian businessman, political activist, former leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, former Member of Provincial Parliament and broadcaster. He also is the volunteer chair of the Greater Toronto Civic Action Alliance. Tory received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Trinity College, University of Toronto in 1975. He received his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1978 from Osgoode Hall Law School of York University. He was called to the Bar in Ontario in 1980. From 1980 to 1981, and 1986 to 1995, Tory held various positions Tory, Tory, DesLauriers and Binnington, including partner, managing partner, and member of the Executive Committee. From 1981 to 1985, Tory served in the Office of the Premier of Ontario as Principal Secretary to the Premier and Associate Secretary of the Cabinet. In 1985 Tory joined the Office of the Canadian Special Envoy on Acid Rain, as Special Advisor to the Special Envoy. Tory later served as Tour Director and Campaign Chairman to then Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. From 1995 to 1999, he returned to Rogers Communications Inc., as president and CEO of Rogers Media. In 1999, Tory became president and CEO of Rogers subsidiary Rogers Cable. Tory was leader of the Ontario PC party from 2004 to 2009. In January of 2010, Tory became the Chair of the Toronto City Summit Alliance, now named the Greater Toronto Civic Action Alliance. In August 2012, Tory was appointed Co Chair of Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance. He currently hosts Newstalk 1010′s Monday to Friday Live Drive, which airs from 4pm to 7pm. John Tory’s community work has been widely recognized. He is a recipient of the Order of Ontario and the Diamond Jubilee Medal and both the Paul Harris and Mel Osborne Awards from the Rotary and Kiwanis organizations respectively. He was named a Life Member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board. He is also the recipient of the African Canadian Achievement Award, the Harry Jerome Award and the 2011 Negev Dinner Honouree. Speaker: His Worship John Tory, Mayor 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.*