The Empire Club of Canada Presents:

Ontario’s economy and population are growing.

Whether it’s the all-seasons roads needed to unlock the full potential of the Ring of Fire, the new and expanded highways that will cut gridlock and bring goods to market sooner, or homes, hospitals and public transit for livable and vibrant communities, untapping the promise of a growing Ontario means that it has never been more important to build.Join us for an insightful discussion with Premier Doug Ford about the government’s ambitious plan to build Ontario and how he’ll continue to cut through red tape to deliver the infrastructure our growing province needs.

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The Empire Club of Canada Presents:

Addressing Mental Health in Young Adults: Implications for Workplace Leaders

Young adults are reporting mental health issues at a significantly higher rate than older adults. In fact, two thirds of women aged 18-34 report living with a mental health condition, according to a recent poll commissioned by the Ontario Association of Social Workers.

Workplace leaders must confront these changes in order to recruit and retain young employees.

Our speakers will share their experiences in advancing mental health in the workplace, give tips on addressing the changing needs of young workers, and discuss the importance of building cultures that support mental health at work.

The panel discussion will shed light on the urgent need to address mental health in young adults, including racialized individuals, in the workplace. The discussion will provide workplace leaders with actionable solutions to destigmatize and improve mental health in the workplace, and provide relevant resources to employees, which will ultimately lead to better recruitment and retention of young employees in this new working environment.

Moderator:

Karena de Souza, Founder, Tilt The Future

Speakers:

Dr. Deepy Sur, CEO, Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)

Denis Trottier, Chief Mental Health Officer, KPMG LLP

Stephanie Jones, Mental Health Facilitator, Speaker & Author, Jones Mental Health

*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.*

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Indigenous Women in Business

Panellists aim to explore the best ways to invite First Nations women to become part of Canada's professional community. Attendees will hear from Indigenous women in business who have successfully navigated the landscape to build and advance their careers. The speakers will share their career journeys and highlight the networking, mentorship, and sponsorship opportunities they utilized. They will also discuss the barriers and challenges they faced and how they found fulfillment in their careers. Speakers will also examine solutions for hiring, developing, and promoting Indigenous women by simulating cultural change and establishing access through partnerships. Join us to learn from Indigenous women who have achieved success in their careers and explore ways to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Moderator:

Caitlin Tolley, Board Director, Empire Club of Canada

Speakers:

Tabatha Bull, President & CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

Jenn Harper, Founder & CEO, Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics Inc

Tammy Brown, National Industrial Markets Leader, KPMG

*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.*

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Brexit. Covid. The ongoing rise of China. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Populist extremism in America. Economic worries - the high cost of energy and food, slow growth, rising debt and taxes. Multiple strikes and service disruptions. The NHS under stress. Irregular migration. Turbulent change within the leadership of the British government. Big changes in the Monarchy, FTA negotiations and a looming election. These are a few of the issues that have preoccupied people in the United Kingdom over the past couple of years.   Canada’s first-hand witness to these unfolding events is our High Commissioner to Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Ralph Goodale. An experienced Canadian political figure, he has been on the job in London for just over two years now. Against a backdrop of complex and precarious global conditions, Ralph Goodale will offer The Empire Club his assessment of the Canada-UK relationship and why it matters in today’s troubled world.

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Housing Affordability and Supply: How Governments Can Help

With interest rates at the highest levels in more than a decade, Canadians are facing real challenges in the housing market. All levels of government can help ensure the dream of homeownership remains available to Canadians. We’re going to talk about how.

​​​​​​​Join the Empire Club for a panel discussion with Lauren van den Berg, CEO and President of Mortgage Professionals Canada; Doug Porter, Chief Economist at BMO Financial Group and Tim Hudak, CEO and President of OREA on this issue that impacts all Canadians.

Speakers:

Tim Hudak, President & CEO, Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA)

Douglas Porter, Chief Economist, BMO

Lauren van den Berg, President & CEO, Mortgage Professionals Canada

Moderator:

Elaine Taylor, President, Mortgage Alliance

*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.*

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Leaving No One Behind: Building a Stronger Ontario

For far too long, the concerns of workers have been overlooked. As Ontario grapples with problems old and new, how can we ensure their concerns take centre stage?

Join the Empire Club for a discussion with Minister McNaughton on his Working for Workers bills and building an Ontario that leaves no one behind.

Moderator:

Sabrina Maddeaux, Columnist, National Post

Speaker:

The Honourable Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Government of Ontario

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Sowing the Seeds to Our Low-Carbon Future

Partnerships and ‘system-wide’ solutions are key to reducing emissions from Canada’s transportation sector. More than ever, our country’s world-class agriculture sector, refining expertise, and infrastructure are collaborating to unlock the potential of low-carbon fuels and help position Canada as a world leader in clean transportation energy.

Fighting climate change and growing the economy go hand-in-hand. Already well established in terms of technology, infrastructure, and availability, Canada’s transportation fuels sector continues to innovate and leverage new feedstocks, improving biofuel quality while their overall emissions intensity declines. By leveraging our collective value chains and innovative solutions like waste-to-fuel technology, we can help put Canada ahead of the curve as we continue Driving to 2050 and decarbonizing transportation to help reach our climate goals.

Join us for an engaging discussion on Tuesday, April 11th, to learn more about ongoing collaboration and opportunities for Canada’s agriculture and transportation fuels sectors to continue working together to unlock the potential of Made in Canada low-carbon fuels.

Moderator:

Francis Drouin, Canada's Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

Speakers:

Michelle Belisle, Regulatory Affairs and Planning Advisor, Imperial Oil

Jasmine Igneski, Vice-President, Policy, Sustainability and Government Relations, Parkland Corporation

Andrea Kent, Vice-President, Industry and Government Affairs, Greenfield Global

Chris Vervaet, Executive Director, Canadian Oilseed Processors Association

*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:

Building a Strong Ontario

While the world continues to face economic uncertainty and geopolitical instability, Ontario has a plan to support businesses and people while laying a strong fiscal foundation for future generations.

Join Ontario’s Minister of Finance, Peter Bethlenfalvy, for a keynote speech and fireside chat on Ontario’s 2023 Budget, where he will share more about how the province is building a stronger Ontario for families, workers, and businesses.

Moderator:

Sal Rabbani, President, Board of Directors, Empire Club of Canada

Speaker:

The Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance, Government 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.*

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Addressing Canada’s Labour Shortages

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will speak to business leaders, NGOs and civil society organizations about how Canada’s immigration measures will help employers across a wide range of sectors and industries address labour shortages.

Moderator:

Sal Rabbani, President of the Board of Directors, Empire Club of Canada

Speaker:

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada

*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.*