Canadian Club of Toronto

Canadian Club of Toronto

The Canadian Club of Toronto is Canada’s preeminent public affairs podium. Since 1897, we have served an ambitious and important mission: to connect Canadians with world-class leaders and newsmakers and be a leading platform for influencers to engage Canadians on what matters most. Over our 125 year history as a not-for-profit organization, we continue to be a forum for Governors General and Prime Ministers, CEOs and Nobel laureates, scientists, artists and innovators. We have a proud tradition of hosting national and international leaders in politics, business, social innovation and the media, and our members and audiences are drawn from an equally diverse and distinguished group of leaders. The Canadian Club addresses routinely generate national coverage across multiple platforms. In addition to reported media coverage and our in-person audience of several hundred people, we make our programming accessible to all Canadians through broadcasts on cable television and webcasts, available online. Events run between September and June in downtown Toronto. As an independent, non-profit organization, we make all our events open to the public. Tickets can be purchased online or through our office at 416-364-5590.

  1. Tom Jenkins

    2D AGO

    Tom Jenkins

    Artificial intelligence is no longer just a technology investment—it is a strategic one. The organizations pulling ahead are not those with the most advanced models, but those making deliberate decisions about their data: how it is governed, where it resides, and how it is used. Join Canadian Club Toronto on May 13, when Tom Jenkins, Chair of OpenText and one of Canada’s leading voices on enterprise data and AI, examines what it takes to move from AI experimentation to real execution. Drawing on his work in Enterprise Artificial Intelligence and the newly released The Agentic AI Genome, Jenkins will explore how leading organizations are redesigning workflows, treating data as a strategic asset, and building the governance required to deploy AI with confidence. This discussion will also consider the broader implications for Canada. Decisions around data infrastructure, sovereignty, and partnerships are no longer technical—they are central to national competitiveness. Mr. Jenkins will be joined in conversation by John Stackhouse, SVP, RBC.

    51 min
  2. Trans Mountain and Canada’s Energy Infrastructure

    4D AGO

    Trans Mountain and Canada’s Energy Infrastructure

    Join Canadian Club Toronto on May 11 for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on nation-building projects, featuring Mark Maki, President and CEO of Trans Mountain Corporation, and Elizabeth Wademan, President and CEO of Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV). Completed in May 2024, the Trans Mountain expansion tripled capacity on Canada’s only crude oil pipeline to Pacific tidewater. Spanning more than 1,180 kilometres from Alberta to British Columbia’s coast, it stands as one of the most significant and complex infrastructure projects in modern Canadian history. Today, over 65 percent of shipments from the West Coast go to Asia, opening important new markets for Canadian oil. CDEV operates at the intersection of public policy and private markets, serving as the federal government’s active asset manager and financial advisor, with oversight of more than $75 billion in assets and initiatives, including Trans Mountain. Mark and Elizabeth will explore how the expansion is reshaping Canada’s position as an energy superpower—strengthening trade relationships, particularly across Asia, and enhancing long-term competitiveness, energy security, and economic resilience in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment. As Canada enters a new phase of energy and infrastructure development, this discussion will focus on what it takes and what comes next.

    47 min
  3. Chadwick Westlake

    MAY 5

    Chadwick Westlake

    In a moment of economic uncertainty, Canada’s ability to drive economic growth at home has never been more critical. Successfully fostering competition here will play an essential role in making our economy more resilient in the face of rising challenges and threats. ​ With its acquisition of PC Financial, EQ Bank is scaling a new kind of challenger bank. One capable of competing at a national level and driving better outcomes for Canadians. ​ Join Canadian Club Toronto on May 5 when Chadwick Westlake, President & CEO of EQ Bank, will examine why competition in banking is central to Canada’s economic future and how EQ Bank plans to deliver it. Following his remarks, Amber Kanwar, host of In the Money, will join Chadwick on stage to continue the conversation.

    51 min
  4. Ontario’s Path Forward: Economy, Investment and Growth

    MAY 4

    Ontario’s Path Forward: Economy, Investment and Growth

    Canadian Club Toronto is pleased to welcome The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, for a keynote address at our special breakfast event on May 4. At a pivotal moment for Ontario’s economic and political landscape, Premier Ford will share his government’s priorities, outlook, and approach to the challenges and opportunities ahead. Following the keynote, The Honourable Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, will participate in a fireside chat exploring Ontario’s economic strategy, investment climate, and the province’s role in a rapidly shifting global environment. Minister Fedeli will be joined in conversation by Laryssa Waler, Founder & CEO of Henley Strategies. The conversation will offer a dynamic and engaging discussion with opportunity for deeper insight into the province’s direction.

    52 min
  5. Private Equity 2026: Navigating Liquidity and Long-Term Value

    APR 30

    Private Equity 2026: Navigating Liquidity and Long-Term Value

    Private equity continues to play a defining role in Canada’s economy, influencing how companies are built and scaled for long‑term growth. In 2026, investors are operating in continuously complex environment with moderated deal activity, extended hold periods, constrained exit markets, and a heightened emphasis on operational performance and capital discipline. As fundraising dynamics evolve and allocators recalibrate portfolio exposures, the industry is entering a more selective and strategic phase of the cycle. ​ On April 30th, join Canadian Club Toronto for our annual Private Equity Panel, bringing together leaders from across the ecosystem to examine how capital is being deployed, how liquidity is being addressed, and what the current environment signals for investors, companies, and the broader economy. ​ The discussion will be moderated by Katie Zorbas, Managing Partner at Brookfield’s Private Equity Group and will feature insights from: Thomas Choi – Managing Director, AltEx Capital Peter Giacomelli – Managing Director, Warburg Pincus Afsaneh Lebel – Managing Director, Head of Funds, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Andrew Walton – President & Managing Partner, Ironbridge Equity Partners

    47 min

  6. APR 16

    The Honourable Pierre Poilievre

    Join Canadian Club Toronto on April 16 when The Honourable Pierre Poilievre, Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and the Conservative Party of Canada, will outline his economic vision for Canada.

    52 min
  7. Investing in the Companies of the Future: Venture Capital and Canada’s Next Economy

    APR 14

    Investing in the Companies of the Future: Venture Capital and Canada’s Next Economy

    Capital across the full funding continuum plays a defining role in shaping Canada’s economic future. The companies being funded today will be the economic drivers and global competitors of tomorrow. In what many describe as the most uncertain period for venture capital in over a decade, investment decisions are being made with greater discipline and sharper conviction. But is there too much conservatism? Where capital flows today — and who has the capacity to deploy it — will shape Canada’s economic trajectory over the next decade and beyond. From AI to climate, health to logistics and transportation, investment in Canada’s innovation is critical for the long term success of our economy. Join Canadian Club Toronto on April 14 for a forward-looking conversation on the trends reshaping Canada’s innovation economy. Our panel will examine where the strongest opportunities are emerging, challenges to the ecosystem, and why investment in the companies emerging in this cycle is critical for the nation-builders of the next generation. The discussion will be moderated by Jeanne Lam, SVP Growth & Global Marketing, Propel Holdings and will feature insights from: Mona Minhas – Managing Partner, Venture Capital, BDC Thrive Venture Fund John Rikhtegar – Vice President, Northleaf Capital Partners Ameet Shah – General Partner, Golden Ventures Kathryn Wortsman – Founder & Managing Partner, Amplify Capital

    47 min
  8. David Suzuki at 90

    MAR 27

    David Suzuki at 90

    Canadian Club Toronto is pleased to welcome Dr. David Suzuki for a special luncheon celebrating his 90th birthday and presenting him, alongside Dr. Tara Cullis, with the Canadian Club Toronto Lifetime Achievement Award. As markets respond to climate volatility, regulatory evolution and shifting global expectations, Canadian business leaders are reassessing long-term risk and institutional responsibility. At 90, Dr. Suzuki brings decades of scientific insight and public leadership to a strategic conversation about economic resilience, stewardship and cross-sector collaboration. Over a lifetime of distinguished service, David Suzuki has strengthened Canada’s global reputation, advanced science-based policy and directly improved the lives of Canadians through education and environmental leadership. Together with Tara Cullis, he co-founded the David Suzuki Foundation, building practical, community-driven solutions that intersect with economic and civic priorities across the country. This luncheon will focus on the role of business and finance in shaping Canada’s next chapter. How should institutions think about long-term environmental risk? Where does Canada hold strategic advantage in the transition ahead? And how can collaboration between business, communities and policymakers strengthen national competitiveness and mitigate risk? Join us as we honour two distinguished Canadians and engage in a timely conversation about leadership at a defining moment for our economy.

    45 min
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The Canadian Club of Toronto is Canada’s preeminent public affairs podium. Since 1897, we have served an ambitious and important mission: to connect Canadians with world-class leaders and newsmakers and be a leading platform for influencers to engage Canadians on what matters most. Over our 125 year history as a not-for-profit organization, we continue to be a forum for Governors General and Prime Ministers, CEOs and Nobel laureates, scientists, artists and innovators. We have a proud tradition of hosting national and international leaders in politics, business, social innovation and the media, and our members and audiences are drawn from an equally diverse and distinguished group of leaders. The Canadian Club addresses routinely generate national coverage across multiple platforms. In addition to reported media coverage and our in-person audience of several hundred people, we make our programming accessible to all Canadians through broadcasts on cable television and webcasts, available online. Events run between September and June in downtown Toronto. As an independent, non-profit organization, we make all our events open to the public. Tickets can be purchased online or through our office at 416-364-5590.

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  • Creator
    Canadian Club of Toronto
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2026
  • Episodes
    651
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