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. Ambassador Mark D. Wiseman & Darryl White

    15h ago

    Ambassador Mark D. Wiseman & Darryl White

    Canadian Club Toronto is pleased to welcome Ambassador Mark D. Wiseman for a special fireside conversation with Darryl White, CEO of BMO Financial Group, on June 15. ​ This timely discussion will explore the evolving Canada-U.S. relationship and the path forward with our largest trading partner and closest neighbour. Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, shifting geopolitical dynamics, and renewed focus on North American competitiveness, Ambassador Wiseman and Mr. White will discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the next chapter of cross-border cooperation, trade, and investment. Join us for this important conversation on the future of Canada-U.S. relations, and what it means for Canadian business, economic growth, and our shared prosperity.

    50 min
  2. From Subtext to Spotlight: LGBTQ+ Stories on Screen

    Jun 8

    From Subtext to Spotlight: LGBTQ+ Stories on Screen

    As part of our annual Pride celebration, join us for a lively conversation on the evolution of LGBTQ+ storytelling in film and television. ​ From groundbreaking stories like Schitt’s Creek, Sort Of, and Wildhood to a new generation of queer narratives reaching global audiences, LGBTQ+ representation on screen has transformed dramatically over the past two decades. But as visibility grows, important questions remain around authenticity, inclusion, and who gets to tell these stories. ​ Join Canadian Club Toronto on June 8 for a panel discussion exploring how queer narratives have evolved from the margins to the mainstream, the cultural impact of that shift, and what’s next for storytelling. Moderated by Judy Lung, Vice President, Strategy, Communications & Stakeholder Relations, TIFF, the discussion will feature insights from: - Damon D’Oliveira – Producer and Partner, Conquering Lion Pictures - Peter Knegt – Writer, Filmmaker, and Award-winning CBC Arts Producer and Journalist - Michelle Mama – Award-winning Filmmaker, Producer, and Founder of GAY AGENDA

    1h 8m
  3. Canada’s Food Moment: From Ambitious Investment to Global Growth

    Jun 1

    Canada’s Food Moment: From Ambitious Investment to Global Growth

    Canada stands at a defining moment, shaped by global uncertainty and growing pressure on food systems worldwide. Demand for secure, high-quality, and responsibly produced food is accelerating, even as geopolitical instability, climate risk, and supply chain disruption reshape the global landscape. At the same time, Canada’s agriculture and food sector, our largest manufacturing industry, is not keeping pace with its potential, as more coordinated and better capitalized global competitors move faster to capture this opportunity. Efforts remain fragmented, capital is not scaling at the level seen in leading markets, and the country continues to struggle to tell a clear, unified story about its role in the future of food. And yet, the opportunity is significant. With greater alignment and ambition, Canada is well positioned to lead. Realizing that potential will also require a more confident national narrative, one that reflects both the sector’s achievements, the urgency of the moment and Canada’s generational opportunity to lead in the future of food and agriculture. Join Canadian Club Toronto on June 1 for a conversation with Justine Hendricks, President and Chief Executive Officer of Farm Credit Canada, and Alison Sunstrum, Managing Partner at NYA Ventures. ​Moderated by Evan Fraser, Executive Director, Arrell Food Institute, University of Guelph, this panel will explore what it will take to move from potential to scale, and how stronger alignment, increased investment, and a more unified and confident voice can help position Canada’s food sector for global leadership.

    50 min
  4. The Honourable Greg Rickford

    May 25

    The Honourable Greg Rickford

    As development in Ontario’s Ring of Fire gains momentum, the question is no longer if it will proceed, but how, and with whom. ​ Join Canadian Club Toronto on May 25 for an address by The Honourable Greg Rickford, who will update on progress to date, focusing on the important role of First Nations partnerships in shaping infrastructure development, resource opportunities, and long-term economic participation across the province. ​ Following his remarks, The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Vice-Chair of Global Investment Banking, CIBC Capital Markets, will join Minister Rickford on stage to continue the conversation.

    53 min
  5. Tom Jenkins

    May 13

    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
  6. Trans Mountain and Canada’s Energy Infrastructure

    May 11

    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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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3.7
out of 5
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About

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
    655
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright The Canadian Club of Toronto
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