Empire Club of Canada, 100 Front Street West, Toronto, ON (2025)

07/03/2025

We are thrilled to introduce the new Board of Directors for the Empire Club of Canada’s 2025-26 season! Their leadership and expertise will guide us as we continue fostering impactful dialogue and thought leadership across Canada.

Please join us in warmly welcoming three new directors to the Board:
Rebecca MacKenzie, Chief Communications, Public Affairs, and Patient Experience Officer, Oak Valley Health
Christopher Nabeta, Executive Chairman, Accelerate Auto Director of OEM Sales and Strategy, TD Auto Finance
and Michael Fox, President, Indigenous and Community Engagement (ICE) Inc.

We’re excited about the fresh perspectives and energy they bring to our community.

To meet all our dedicated Board members, visit our website: https://empireclubofcanada.com/our-board-of-directors/

Here’s to an inspiring season ahead!

04/28/2025

NEXT WEEK | Keeping Business Clean: Combatting Corruption in a World of Change

Did you know? Corruption drains an estimated US$5 trillion from the global economy every year — about 5% of the world’s GDP, according to Transparency International. This pervasive problem stifles economic growth, widens inequality, and diverts critical resources away from essential services like education and healthcare. Is worldwide corruption on the rise?

Join us on May 6, 2025 to hear directly from our panel of experts:

🗣️ Moderated by Rita Trichur, Senior Business Writer, The Globe and Mail
🗣️ Hentie Dirker, Chief ESG and Integrity Officer, AtkinsRéalis
🗣️ Peter German, President, International Centre for Criminal Law Reform
🗣️ Allan Rock, President Emeritus, University of Ottawa

📅 Tuesday, May 6, 2025
🕚 In-Person: 11:30 AM EDT | Virtual: 12:35 PM EDT
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q03k3pZl0
🎟️ Limited tickets available - secure your spot today!

Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: Mindset Foundation
VIP Reception Sponsor: National Bank
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsors: Waste Connections of Canada, EllisDon
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Audio Visual

04/24/2025

RECAP | Yesterday, the Empire Club of Canada hosted a timely discussion: "Investing in Life: The Science of Longevity and Planning Your Financial Future"

The average life expectancy of a Canadian has grown over the past 200 years from below 40 to over 82 years. Canadians are living longer, but for many, it is not long enough.

The pursuit of longevity is further evolving – becoming a passion feeding a booming industry promoting preventative and personalized health care strategies to increase not only our lifespans but our health spans as well. But are any of these treatments grounded in science?

Longevity also has “side effects”. When our retirement years can last longer than expected, it requires a different approach to savings and investment portfolio construction. There are insurance implications and immeasurable costs for the sandwich generation as they balance unpaid caregiving with paid employment – impacting economic productive and growth potential.

This event featured three very different approaches to longevity and we heard from our wonderful panel of experts including:

🗣️ Dr. Kashif Irshad, Medical Director & Co-Founder, Lifespire
🗣️ Dr. Samir Sinha, Geriatrician and Clinician Scientist, Sinai Health and the University Health Network, Director of Health Policy Research at the National Institute of Ageing
🗣️ Alex Besharat, Executive Vice President, Canadian Wealth Management, Scotia Wealth Management
🗣️ Moderated by Karli Farrow, President and CEO, Trillium Health Partners

If you missed it, I invite you to watch it on demand on our website and subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to know about our upcoming events: https://hubs.ly/Q03jL08n0

View photo album here: https://hubs.ly/Q03jLj1g0

Thank you for our sponsors:
Supporting Sponsors: Canaccord Genuity, Manulife, CMA
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsors: EllisDon, Waste of Connections of Canada
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke

04/23/2025

REMINDER | Join us on the evening of May 6th, the Empire Club of Canada is proud to present: The Pollsters: The Story of Canada’s Election and the New Government’s First 100 Days.

Canadians face a historic choice on April 28, 2025, with major party fortunes shifting after Mark Carney's Liberal leadership win and a U.S. trade war under Donald Trump. Polling reveals deeper trends — like rising Conservative support among men under 40 — raising questions about turnout and long-term impact. While Mark Carney leads in national polls, Pierre Poilievre's massive rally crowds suggest a possible disconnect.

Join us for an insightful evening event featuring three of Canada’s leading pollsters:
🗣️ David Coletto, Founder, Chair, and CEO of Abacus Data
🗣️ Kyla Ronellenfitsch, Founder of Relay Strategies
🗣️ Sébastien Dallaire, Executive Vice President, Eastern Canada, Léger
🗣️ Moderated by Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief at the Toronto Star

Each will share their unique perspective on the recent election and its implications. Following their presentations, they will sit down to explore what lies ahead for Canada’s new government — and what the first 100 days may reveal about the priorities of the next Prime Minister.

📅 Tuesday, May 6, 2025
🕚 In-Person: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q03jw7bM0
🎟️ Limited tickets available - secure your spot today!

Join us in partnership with The Niagara Roundtable for an unforgettable evening of passed canapés, drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere designed to inspire and connect.

Thank You to our Sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: OMERS
Event Partner: The Niagara Roundtable
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsors: EllisDon, Waste Connections of Canada
Media Partner: Toronto Star

04/22/2025

LAST CALL | The average life expectancy of a Canadian has grown over the past 200 years from below 40 to over 82 years. Canadians are living longer, but for many, it is not long enough.

But with longevity comes new challenges. As the pursuit of life extension heats up, questions arise: Are emerging treatments scientifically backed? And how does a longer life impact our finances, insurance, and retirement planning?

Join us TOMORROW on April 23, 2025, at the Empire Club of Canada for an insightful event featuring:

🗣️ Dr. Kashif Irshad, Medical Director & Co-Founder, Lifespire
🗣️ Dr. Samir Sinha, Geriatrician and Clinician Scientist, Sinai Health and the University Health Network, Director of Health Policy Research at the National Institute of Ageing
🗣️ Alex Besharat, Executive Vice President, Canadian Wealth Management, Scotia Wealth Management
🗣️ Moderated Karli Farrow, President and CEO, Trillium Health Partners

This is a must-attend for anyone looking to navigate the future of health, wealth, and aging.

Thank you for our sponsors:
Supporting Sponsors: Canaccord Genuity, Manulife, CMA
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsors: EllisDon, Waste of Connections of Canada
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke

04/17/2025

NEW* EMPIRE NIGHTS EVENT | Join us on the evening of May 6th, the Empire Club of Canada is proud to present: The Pollsters: The Story of Canada’s Election and the New Government’s First 100 Days.

Canadians face a historic choice on April 28, 2025, with major party fortunes shifting after Mark Carney's Liberal leadership win and a U.S. trade war under Donald Trump. Polling reveals deeper trends — like rising Conservative support among men under 40 — raising questions about turnout and long-term impact. While Mark Carney leads in national polls, Pierre Poilievre's massive rally crowds suggest a possible disconnect.

Join us for an insightful evening event featuring three of Canada’s leading pollsters:
🗣️ David Coletto, Founder, Chair, and CEO of Abacus Data
🗣️ Kyla Ronellenfitsch, Founder of Relay Strategies
🗣️ Sébastien Dallaire, Executive Vice President, Eastern Canada, Léger
🗣️ Moderated by Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief at the Toronto Star

Each will share their unique perspective on the recent election and its implications. Following their presentations, they will sit down to explore what lies ahead for Canada’s new government — and what the first 100 days may reveal about the priorities of the next Prime Minister.

📅 Tuesday, May 6, 2025
🕚 In-Person: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q03hQjgH0
🎟️ Limited tickets available - secure your spot today!

Join us in partnership with The Niagara Roundtable for an unforgettable evening of passed canapés, drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere designed to inspire and connect.

Thank You to our Sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: OMERS
Event Partner: The Niagara Roundtable
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsors: EllisDon, Waste Connections of Canada
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke

04/16/2025

RECAP | Yesterday, the Empire Club of Canada hosted a timely discussion: "The AI Revolution: What’s Next for Law, Finance, and Accounting?"

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is causing disruption in almost every sector — and the professional services sector is no exception. For those working in law, finance and accounting, AI’s influence is already here, impacting how you work and what clients expect.

To stay competitive, firms must balance growth, efficiency, and service innovation with regulatory standards and ethical responsibilities. AI introduces risks that can be challenging for professions grounded in precision and trust, especially as ethical and regulatory frameworks lag in keeping up with technological advancements. The professional services workforce will also change, pushing professionals to become more adaptable, develop new skills and stay ahead of evolving client expectations.

The event brought together a panel of experts to examine the challenges, strategies, risks, and opportunities associated with integrating AI into key professional services. The discussion featured Dr. Foteini Agrafioti, Chief Science Officer at RBC and SVP of RBC Borealis; Colin Lachance, Innovator-in-Residence at the Ontario Bar Association; and Iliana Oris Valiente, CPA, CA, Managing Director and North America Innovation Hubs Lead at Accenture. The panel was moderated by Cameron Schuler, Chief Commercialization Officer and Vice President of Industry Innovation at the Vector Institute.

If you missed it, I invite you to watch it on demand on our website and subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to know about our upcoming events: https://hubs.la/Q03hGpvg0

View photo album here: https://hubs.la/Q03hGpRW0

Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: EY
VIP Reception Sponsors: CPA Ontario, Dentons
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsors: Waste Connections of Canada, EllisDon
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Audio Visual

04/15/2025

NEW EVENT | Canada is in the midst of a Global Trade War. This puts Ontario — as Canada’s economic engine — at the heart of the battle.

On May 12, 2025 - the Empire Club of Canada will host The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario’s Minister of Finance for his annual speech in anticipation of Ontario’s 2025 Provincial Budget.

This event will discuss the Ontario government’s plan to protect businesses, workers, and families during a time of economic uncertainty, while setting the stage to make Ontario the most competitive place in the G7 to invest, create jobs and do business.

📅 Monday, May 12, 2025
🕚 In-Person: 11:30 AM EDT | Virtual: 12:35 PM EDT
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q03hvP7K0
🎟️ Limited tickets available - secure your spot today!

🗣️ The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario’s Minister of Finance
🗣️ Moderated by Amanda Lang, Anchor, Taking Stock, CTV

Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One, LiUNA
VIP Reception Sponsors: Algoma Steel, Bruce Power, EllisDon, Hydro One, LiUNA, Lifelabs, FP Canada, Insurance Bureau of Canada, National Bank, Think Research, Primerica, Waste Connections of Canada, Wine Growers of Canada
Supporting Sponsors: CIBC, OREA, RCCAO, International Business University, George and Helen Vari Foundation, CPA Ontario
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsors: EllisDon, Waste Connections of Canada
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke

04/11/2025

RECAP | Yesterday, the Empire Club of Canada hosted a timely discussion: "Nicolle Butcher, President and CEO of Ontario Power Generation: Powering-Up Ontario”.

This event marked Nicolle’s first major address as President and CEO, where she shared her vision for the future of OPG. Nicolle discussed how OPG plans to help grow Ontario’s economy and energy sector supply chains through first-of-a-kind technologies, new generation developments, and one of the nation’s largest refurbishment programs. The fireside chat was expertly moderated by Amanda Galbraith, Partner at Oyster Group.

If you missed it, I invite you to watch it on demand on our website and subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to know about our upcoming events: https://hubs.ly/Q03h3wcr0

View photo album here: https://hubs.ly/Q03h3sBh0

Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsors: Westinghouse Electric Company, LIUNA, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy
VIP Reception Sponsors: Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario, AtkinsRéalis, Siemens Energy, Nuclear Waste Management Organization, Humber Polytechnic
Supporting Sponsors: Black and McDonald, Aecon Group Inc., BWXT Canada, Lifespire Longevity, PwC, Enbridge, Power Workers Union Building Corporation, Society of United Professionals
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsors: Waste Connections of Canada, EllisDon
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Audio Visual

04/10/2025

NEW EVENT | Keeping Business Clean: Combatting Corruption in a World of Change

Corruption costs the world economy around US$5 trillion each year, the equivalent of 5% of global GDP, according to Transparency International. This widespread issue hinders economic growth, deepens inequality, and siphons funds from essential public services like education and healthcare.

Is worldwide corruption on the rise?

Hear directly from our panel of experts:
🗣️ Moderated by Rita Trichur, The Globe and Mail
🗣️ Hentie Dirker, Chief ESG and Integrity Officer, AtkinsRéalis
🗣️ Peter German, President, International Centre for Criminal Law Reform
🗣️ Trevor Loke, Executive Director, Transparency International Canada
🗣️ Allan Rock, President Emeritus, University of Ottawa, World Refugee & Migration Council Member and former Minister of Justice & Attorney General of Canada

📅 Tuesday, May 6, 2025
🕚 In-Person: 11:30 AM EDT | Virtual: 12:35 PM EDT
🔗 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q03gRXJt0
🎟️ Limited tickets available - secure your spot today!

Thank you to our sponsors:
Lead Event Sponsor: Mindset Foundation
VIP Reception Sponsor: National Bank
Lead Season Sponsors: Bruce Power, Hydro One
VIP Reception Season Sponsors: Waste Connections of Canada, EllisDon
Media Partner: Toronto Star
AV Partner: Bespoke Audio Visual

04/04/2025

The Empire Club of Canada is your gateway to Canada’s most influential network. For over 121 years, the Empire Club has been the place where leaders, innovators, and visionaries come together to connect, learn, and shape the future. Whether you're an ambitious student, an experienced professional, or a dynamic team leader, there’s a membership tier designed just for YOU.

🔹 Individual Membership - Perfect for professionals seeking premium event access, exclusive content, and high-level networking.
🔹 Corporate Membership - Empower your team with up to 4 memberships. Ideal for businesses looking to build connections and leadership capacity.
🔹 Student Membership - For future leaders to network and learn from Canada’s top leaders and expand their career horizons.

Ready to grow your network and unlock new opportunities? Click here to learn more and sign up: https://hubs.la/Q03g00mW0

04/04/2025

Huge congratulations to our incredible Board Member, Caitlin Tolley, for being named one of The Peak: Politics and Government's Emerging Leaders 2025!

Caitlin is making a lasting impact on the future of Canada’s economy, culture, and society through her innovative vision and leadership. We’re incredibly proud of all she’s achieved and excited to see the continued influence she’ll have in the years ahead!

Read here: https://hubs.la/Q03fWGY-0

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