Below is a list of Empire Club past events for the 2009 - 2010 year.
Click on the "Details" button to retrieve a photo gallery of the event, any
links to published articles of the event at the Empire Club, copies of the
speech and/or presentation if available.
Kindly be patient as this area is "under construction" and we are busy
adding as much information as we can to each of the past events. If you
have any questions, please call the Empire Club office at 416.364.2878.
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September 17, 2009
Christopher Alexander
Former Deputy Special Representative to the UN Secretary General in Afghanistan and former Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan
"Afghanistan After Elections and Implications for Canada: What Will It Take to Finish the Job?"
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September 29, 2009
Sir Terence Matthews (Terry Matthews)
Chairman of Wesley Clover, Chairman of Mitel and March Networks and formerly CEO and Chairman of Newbridge Networks Corporation
"The Canadian Technology Sector in the Wake of Nortel. Act now or be Acted Upon!"
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October 08, 2009
Dr. Neil Turok
Executive Director, Perimeter Institute
"Why Basic Research & Innovation are Crucial for the Economy of the 21st century"
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October 15, 2009
Premier Darrell Dexter
Premier of Nova Scotia & First NDP Premier of the Atlantic Provinces
"National Forum* Presents the Canadian Leaders Series"
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October 20, 2009
Hon Dwight Duncan
Ontario Minister of Finance
"The Global Recession: The Impact on Ontario's economy and finances"
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November 06, 2009
The Honourable Rob Nicholson
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
"Topic: White Collar Crime Act, Bill C-52"
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November 12, 2009
General Rick Hillier
Canada's Former Chief of Defence Staff
"National Forum Presents: Rick Hillier, Canada's Former Chief of Defence
For tickets contact the Canadian Club of Toronto
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November 17, 2009
EXCLUSIVE PRESENTATION: James Hoggan
Chair of the David Suzuki Foundation & The Al Gore Climate Project
"Climate Cover-Up: The Crusade to Deny Global Warming"
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November 20, 2009
Hon. James M. Flaherty
Minister of Finance
"Recession and Recovery"
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November 25, 2009
Obama: A year after the election and impact on Canada
"Change We Can Believe In? Obama: The First Year in Office & The Impact on Canada. A panel discussion with former Ambassadors Michael Wilson & Frank McKenna & Globe & Mail columnist & Washington correspondent John Ibbitson."
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November 27, 2009
Hon. Brad Wall
Premier of Saskatchewan
"The New West and Canada"
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December 03, 2009
David Henderson
Founder and Managing Partner, XPV
"Water: the Next Environmental Battleground. What are the Opportunities for Canada?"
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December 16, 2009
Mark Carney
Governor of the Bank of Canada
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December 17, 2009
Annual Christmas Luncheon
Celebrating Volunteers
"A Breath of Fresh Air"
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January 07, 2010
16th Annual Investment Outlook
Featuring Peter Gibson, Managing Director CIBC World Markets, Nick
Barisheff, President Bullion Management Group Inc. & David Rosenberg, Chief
Economist, Gluskin Sheff & Associates
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January 14, 2010
The Empire Club and Sustainable Prosperity are proud to present
Paul Ekins - Director of the UK Green Fiscal Commission and world leader on environmental tax reform
"Smart Tax Reform: The Key to a Greener, Stronger Economy"
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January 21, 2010
Rocco Rossi [SOLD OUT!]
Toronto Mayoral Candidate 2010
"A Vision for Toronto: It's not Rocco who? It's Rocco what, why, when and Rocco how!"
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January 28, 2010
Ken Read
"Crazy Canuck", Winner of 5 World Cup Events and Former CBC Sports Broadcaster
"Will Canada Own the Podium at the 2010 Olympic Games?"
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February 04, 2010
Julian Falconer
Senior Partner, Falconer Charney, Trial Lawyer and Human Rights Advocate
"The Politics of Punishment: Depoliticizing Justice Reform"
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February 25, 2010
Senator Art Eggleton
Senator and Chair of the Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, former Member of Parliament, Cabinet Minister and former Mayor of Toronto
"In From the Margins: A Call to Action on Poverty, Housing and Homelessness."
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March 03, 2010
Gwyn Morgan
Founding President and CEO (Retired) Encana Corporation
"Tilting at Windmills: False Green Bullets, Political Posturing and Canada's Energy Future"
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