Trump’s tariffs are putting Ontario at risk. Without the right priorities, Ontario Liberals say that our province could spiral into a “have not” at the worst possible time.

With an Ontario provincial election now in full swing, join Canadian Club Toronto on February 20 when Bonnie Crombie, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, will deliver her vision to get the basics right for the people of Ontario and build a diverse, resilient economy with jobs they can rely on.

Despite a rapidly evolving global context and backlash from some quarters, attention to EDI remains critical to good governance, business performance and risk management. Join Canadian Club Toronto, in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute, on February 19 for a thought-provoking discussion on evolving governance frameworks and trends, with particular focus on the experiences of Black leaders in today’s evolving business landscape. The event will start with opening remarks by The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, followed by a panel of experts:

Dexter John – Chief Executive Officer, Sodali & Co, Canada

Charlene Theodore – Chief Inclusion Officer, McCarthy Tétrault

Tamara Thermitus – Visiting Scholar, McGill Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism

Moderated by Jodi Butts, Partner at WATSON

Risk is inherent in business. Companies face increasing pressure to grow while addressing a changing climate’s economic, political and social realities. For business leaders across the organization, understanding and preparing for climate and sustainability-related risk is essential for long-term success. Leadership teams can address risks from climate change, resource scarcity, and regulatory shifts by embedding sustainability into their core strategies while continuing to grow the bottom line.

Join Canadian Club Toronto on February 11th at GLOBExCHANGE 2025 when Jane Ambachtsheer, Global Head of Sustainability, BNP Paribas Asset Management, discusses the interconnected themes of risk management and sustainability. Hear perspectives from the investment community on corporate sustainability performance, explore how organizations can mitigate climate related risk and leverage sustainability actions as growth opportunities to help businesses thrive. Jane will be joined in conversation with Dan Zilnik, Partner, EY.

Facing unprecedented challenges, the stakes are high for Canada’s economy. On February 5th, Canadian Club Toronto will host a conversation with Stephen Poloz, Former Governor of the Bank of Canada and a Special Advisor to Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt, providing insights on Canada’s US trade tensions, productivity dilemma and the role of Canadian pension funds in helping solve our economic challenges.

David Coletto (CEO, Abacus Data), Dr. Joss Reimer (President, Canadian Medical Association), Dr. Theresa Tam (Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer), Craig Silverman (ProPublica National Reporter & Misinformation expert), Angela Pacienza (Executive Editor, The Globe and Mail), with Elamin Abdelmahmoud (Host of CBC Radio's COMMOTION)

Canada is poised to navigate a crucial year marked by significant challenges and opportunities. With a new U.S. President taking office, elections looming, and the need to address the nation’s productivity concerns becoming increasingly urgent – our Annual Outlook panel is ready to cover it all.

For forty-eight seasons, Canadian Club Toronto, National Post and Financial Post have gathered expert panelists each New Year for a forecast luncheon on the economy, the markets and political issues that will affect Canadians in the year ahead. Moderated by Barbara Shecter, Financial Post Business Correspondent, this expert panel features:

Jean-François Perrault – Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, Scotiabank

Tasha Kheiriddin – National Political Columnist, National Post

Amanda Lang – Host, Taking Stock, Bell Media

Dennis Mitchell – Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer, Starlight Capital

Join Canadian Club Toronto on December 4 when we host Scott Balfour, President and CEO of Emera Inc., a $40 billion North American energy services company based on Canada’s east coast, with operations in growing regions on both sides of the border. In a discussion with The Honourable Lisa Raitt, Vice Chair of Global Investment Banking of CIBC, Scott will shine a light on the unprecedented change taking place in the global energy sector and what’s needed to tackle the complexities, challenges and barriers that lie ahead. Scott will also discuss the incredible national opportunity we have to build an industrial policy that keeps more capital in Canada while meeting our collective clean electricity needs.

Join Canadian Club Toronto on November 22, when we host The Honourable Caroline Mulroney, President of the Treasury Board of Ontario and Minister of Francophone Affairs, for an insightful discussion on the government’s efforts to enhance accountability and risk management while embracing openness and modernization. Under Minister Mulroney’s leadership, the Treasury Board Secretariat is navigating the balance of utilizing and regulating artificial intelligence (AI) to address contemporary challenges and the commitment to promoting progress in Ontario, as seen in the recent release of the province’s public accounts.

As a nation built on diversity, Canada’s immigration policies are central to its success. With global tensions and shifting demographics, the conversation around immigration has never been more important.

Join Canadian Club Toronto on November 15 when The Honourable Marc Miller will share his vision for a more inclusive and sustainable immigration system, exploring topics from immigration levels and refugee resettlement to skilled labour shortages, and the future of multiculturalism in Canada. Minister Miller will be joined in conversation by Stacey Lee Kong, Editor-in-Chief, 3 magazine.

Re-establishing the middle class from the ground up is the first step in rebuilding Canada’s battered economy. Join Canadian Club Toronto on November 14 when Leader of Canada’s NDP, Jagmeet Singh will outline how better jobs isn’t a byproduct of good economic policy—it’s a catalyst.