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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.

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Shawn A-in-chut Atleo Apr 11, 2011

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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Atleo is part of a new generation bringing a new perspective to First Nation issues across the country. Please join us on Monday, April 11th when, with a clear focus on the future, National Chief Atleo will identify the opportunity and the urgent need to work together to support bold and innovative approaches to improve education and economic outcomes. National Chief Atleo maintains that change can and must be achieved in our lifetime and sets out a specific challenge to all Canadians, First Nations, industry and governments. National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo is a Hereditary Chief from the Ahousaht First Nation. In July 2009, A-in-chut was elected to a three year mandate as National Chief to the Assembly of First Nations. The Assembly of First Nations is the national political advocacy organization mandated and directed by the six hundred and thirty three First Nation Governments across Canada. Previously A-in-chut served two consecutive three-year terms as Regional Chief elected by the 203 Chiefs of British Columbia. In his six years as Regional Chief, he led several important efforts to bridge dialogue among and within First Nations as well as with local, provincial and federal governments, industry and others to advance First Nation rights and economic interests. Working nationally and internationally. A-in-chut has participated on several international delegations as well as specifically with relation to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and has led work domestically on the pursuit of reforms to the comprehensive and specific claims processes, and coordinating fisheries policy change relating to both coastal and inland fisheries. In March 2005, A-in-chut facilitated the signing of the historic Leadership Accord with the political executives of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and the First Nations Summit, effectively overcoming decades of discord in British Columbia. In 2008, A-in-chut’s commitment to education was recognized in his appointment as Chancellor of Vancouver Island University, becoming BC’s first aboriginal Chancellor and again in 2010 when he was awarded an honorary degree, Doctor of Education from Nipissing University in Ontario. A-in-chut graduated in 2003 with a Masters of Education in Adult Learning and Global Change from the University of Technology, Sydney Australia (in partnership with University of British Columbia, University of the Western Cape South Africa, and University of Linkoping Sweden). A-in-chut is supported by and gains strength from his partner of 24 years Nancy and their two adult children, Tyson and Tara. Traditional teachings have guided A-in-chut to serve First Nations as a leader, facilitator, mediator, planner and teacher.

Shawn A in chut Atleo, National Chief, Assembly of First Nation Apr 11, 2011

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Working to build a stronger country and a better future for a new generation

Hon. Jim Prentice Mar 08, 2011

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Please join The Canadian Club of Toronto on Tuesday, March 8th, when the Honourable Jim Prentice, Vice Chairman of CIBC speaks at our podium. The Honourable Jim Prentice, Senior Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman joined CIBC in January 2011. In this role, he is responsible for expanding CIBC’s relationships with corporate clients across Canada and abroad, and with providing leadership on strategic initiatives to enhance CIBC’s position in the market. Mr. Prentice is well known for his contribution to public life in Canada. He was elected to the House of Commons as the Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre North in 2004 and re-elected in 2006 and 2008. From January 2006 until November 2010 he was one of the most senior Ministers in the Canadian Government, serving variously as the Minister of Industry, the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. Described by Prime Minister Stephen Harper as the Chief Operating Officer of the Government of Canada, Mr. Prentice chaired the Operations Committee of Cabinet, and sat on the Priorities and Planning Committee from 2006 through November 2010. He was the Minister responsible for major pipeline projects and also served as the Senior Minister from Alberta. While serving as the Minister of Industry, he modernized the Investment Canada Act and implemented guidelines governing investments in Canada by foreign State Owned Enterprises. He renewed the Competition Act. He launched the very successful Spectrum Auction, which brought additional competition to the telecommunications industry, and he established the Automotive Innovation Fund to stimulate growth in the automotive industry. He also launched the Vanier Scholarships and the Global Research Chairs. As Canada’s Environment Minister¸ Mr. Prentice was responsible for the Clean Energy Dialogue between Canada and the U.S. He served as Canada’s principal intermediary with the Obama Administration on energy and environment matters, as well as Canada’s negotiator for climate change negotiations, which culminated in the Copenhagen Accord of 2009. In addition, he harmonized carbon emission policies for the Canadian and American transportation network and established the national policy that will phase out dated coal burning plants in Canada. Prior to entering public office, Mr. Prentice practiced law in Calgary, specializing in commercial law and property rights. He served as the Co-Chair of the Indian Claims Commission of Canada from 1993 until 2000. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1977 and then entered Dalhousie Law School as a Dunn Scholar, graduating with his Bachelor of Laws in 1980. Mr. Prentice was designated a Queen’s Counsel in 1992.

Hon. Jim Prentice, Vice Chairman, CIBC Mar 08, 2011

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Canada: Investment and globalization

His Worship Rob Ford Mar 03, 2011

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Please join The Canadian Club of Toronto on Thursday, March 3rd, when His Worship, Rob Ford, Mayor of the City of Toronto, speaks at our podium. Rob Ford was elected Toronto’s 64th mayor in October 2010. Prior to his election victory, Mayor Ford was the Councilor for Etobicoke North for 10 years. As the son of former MPP, the late Doug Ford, political involvement and community service are in Mayor Rob Ford’s blood. A believer in building better communities through community action, Mayor Ford is a supporter, volunteer and/or member of the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal, Terry Fox Foundation, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Etobicoke Chamber of Commerce, Toronto Board of Trade and the Toronto West Rotary Club. Mayor Ford’s passion in promoting the positive development of youth and his own experience in playing high school and university-level football is why the Mayor has spearheaded an initiative to bring back high school football. In 2002, Mayor Ford founded the now highly successful Eagles football program at Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School in North Etobicoke where he has remained the Head Coach of the Junior and Senior Teams. In order to ensure that all youth in the City of Toronto have an opportunity to play football, Mayor Ford established the Rob Ford Football Foundation. To date, his foundation has given out more than $100,000 in order to purchase equipment and establish football programs at high schools across the City, including Newtonbrook Secondary School, Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School, Sir Sanford Fleming Academy, Westview Centennial Secondary School, Forest Hill Collegiate, Eastern Commerce Collegiate, Lester B. Pearson Collegiate and C.W. Jefferys Collegiate. As a principal of a successful family business, Deco Labels & Tags, employing over 200 people in North America, with plants in Etobicoke, Chicago and New Jersey, Mayor Ford brings a “bottom line and customer service” focus to the municipal sector. Mayor Ford is consistently on the record as voting to cut costs and bring efficiencies to the City which will result in direct savings to the taxpayer. Mayor Ford’s number one priority is customer service excellence. If you need assistance with a City issue, please do not hesitate to contact him or his office. The taxpayers of this city elected Mayor Ford to Council so do not forget that he works for you. Both the Mayor and his wife Renata are lifelong residents of Etobicoke, where they reside with their daughter and son.

His Worship Rob Ford, Mayor of the City of Toronto Mar 03, 2011

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Respect for Taxpayers

Freedom in the Middle East Feb 22, 2011

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Please join The Canadian Club of Toronto on Tuesday, February 22nd when Don Newman, veteran broadcast journalist and former host of CBC’s Politics with Don Newman moderates a timely panel discussion with Mohammad Fadel, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Toronto and Counsel at Bennett Jones; Mokhtar Lamani, Moroccan diplomat and former ambassador of the Arab League to Iraq; and Michael Bell, former Ambassador to Jordan, Egypt, and Israel regarding the developments in Egypt and freedom in the Middle East.

Freedom in the Middle East moderated by Don Newman Feb 22, 2011

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What Does Egypt Foreshadow

Richard Edelman Feb 14, 2011

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Last year’s Edelman Trust Barometer found that trust is an essential line of business to be built and fostered with utmost care. But how have the events of the past year – both global and local – impacted the state of trust around the world and here in Canada? How has the balance of trust shifted and what does this mean for your organization? Which industries are most trusted now versus previous years and who is now the most credible spokespeople for a company? What are today’s key imperatives for building trust in a stakeholder – not just a shareholder – environment? What is seen as the most important action a company can take during a crisis – and who should solve it? Please join us on Monday, February 14th when Richard Edelman, President & CEO, Edelman, presents the latest findings from The 2011 Edelman Trust Barometer – the most extensive global trust survey of opinion leaders aged 25 to 64 from 23 countries across five continents. After presenting the global findings at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Richard will share his perspectives on the state of trust in Canada and the practical consequences for business, government and other major players. Edelman is the world’s largest independent public relations firm, with wholly-owned offices in 53 cities and 3,600 employees worldwide. Edelman was named Advertising Age’s top-ranked PR firm of the decade and one of its “2010 Best Places to Work;” European Excellence Awards’ “2010 Agency of the Year;” PRWeek’s “2009 Agency of the Year;” Holmes Report’s “Agency of the Decade” and “2009 Asia Pacific Consultancy of the Year;” and among Glassdoor’s top five “2011 Best Places to Work.” Edelman owns specialty firms Blue (advertising), StrategyOne (research), RUTH (integrated marketing), DJE Science (medical education/publishing and science communications), and MATTER (sports, sponsorship, and entertainment).

Richard Edelman, President and CEO, Edelman Feb 14, 2011

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2011 Edelman Trust Barometer

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