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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.

Copyright: ℗ & © 2013 The Canadian Club of Toronto

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The Order of Canada: Stories behind the people May 16, 2012

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Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada is the centrepiece of Canada’s honours system and recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. In celebration of their achievements and contributions to our nation, we invite you join one of Canada’s most respected opinion leaders, Rex Murphy, as he delves into the stories of three oustanding Canadians – Ratna Omidvar, Bruce Kuwabara and Charles Pachter. Rex Murphy was born and raised near St. John’s, Newfoundland, where he graduated from Memorial University. In l968, he went to Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. Afterwards, returning to Newfoundland, he soon established himself as a quick-witted and accomplished writer, broadcaster and teacher. Rex Murphy’s primary interest is in language and English literature, but he also has a strong link with politics. He was noted throughout Newfoundland for his biting comments on the political scene, and his nightly television tussles on the supper hour show Here and Now with prominent politicians, including Premier Joey Smallwood, became required viewing for a huge audience. Rex Murphy gained an insider’s view of the political scene when he worked as executive assistant to the leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland. To get an even closer taste of politics, he ran twice for office in provincial elections — once as a Liberal, once as a Tory — and lost both times. As well as host of Cross Country Checkup, Rex Murphy contributes weekly TV essays on diverse topics to CBC TV’s The National. At The National’s website there are videos of Rex’s TV commentaries. Rex Murphy has won several national and provincial broadcasting awards and has been awarded honorary doctorates in letters by Memorial University, St. Thomas University, and Nipissing University, and an honorary doctorate in laws by the University of Waterloo.

The Order of Canada: Stories behind the people with Rex Murphy May 16, 2012

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Ratna Omidvar, Bruce Kuwabara and Charles Pachter

Janet Holder May 14, 2012

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With only one market for crude oil, our most valuable export, Canada’s economic prospects are seriously constrained. Please join us on Monday, May 14th when Janet Holder, Enbridge’s Executive Vice President of Western Access, will discuss how the proposed Northern Gateway Pipelines project will safely move Canadian crude oil beyond North America and onto world energy markets. Janet will talk about how the project will diversify the customer base for Canada’s energy exports, a linchpin of the nation’s economy, and connect to the growing energy markets of the Pacific Rim nations. Janet Holder was promoted to Executive Vice President, Western Access of Enbridge Inc. in September 2011. Ms. Holder is responsible for the overall leadership of the Northern Gateway Pipelines Project, providing oversight in advancing this project through the public and government review process. Ms. Holder is also a member of Calgary-based Enbridge Inc.’s Executive Leadership Team. Previously, Ms. Holder was President, Gas Distribution, Enbridge Inc., and President of Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., – the first woman to hold the position. She first joined Enbridge in 1992, holding progressively more strategic roles in areas including gas supply and as Vice President of Energy Services, Market Development and Operations at Enbridge Gas Distribution. She also held senior positions in Corporate and Liquids Pipelines. Ms. Holder serves on the Board of Directors of Hydro One Inc. She also serves on the Boards of Saint Elizabeth Health Care and Saint Elizabeth Health Care Foundation (Chair) . She was also the 2011 United Way Toronto Campaign Chair.

Janet Holder, Executive Vice President, Western Access, Enbridge Inc May 14, 2012

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Putting Canada First: The Case for Northern Gateway

Moya Greene May 11, 2012

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Royal Mail is the oldest post in the world, founded in 1517. It has continued its proud tradition of delivering the “universal service obligation” with respect to mail and parcels in spite of significant challenges. While several challenges are internal, the company’s future has been put at risk by largely external factors. Key issues have been the timing of liberalisation of the UK mail market vis a vis the company’s modernisation, as well as the regulatory framework. For countries who wish to sustain a strong universal service provider, lessons from the UK are critical to heed. Moya Greene joined Royal Mail as Chief Executive Officer in July 2010. Prior to joining Royal Mail, Moya was President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Post Corporation. She sat on the Board of Directors of Canada Post, of Purolator Courier Ltd, a subsidiary of Canada Post and still sits on the board of Tim Hortons. Moya has been a senior officer of three of Canada’s largest multinational companies, first in banking and financial services at TD Securities Inc., at CIBC, and at Bombardier Inc. Moya has acquired a strong track record in strategic planning, complex negotiations and relationship building. Moya also has a strong public sector background. She spent the first part of her career in Ottawa where, over a 17-year period, assumed progressively senior roles in seven different Ministries of the federal public service. Moya is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and Memorial University of Newfoundland. Moya has been named one of Canada’s top 40 female corporate executives and was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 influential women in both private and public sectors.

Moya Greene, CEO, Royal Mail May 11, 2012

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CEO Series 2012, A Cautionary Tale for Canada: the Royal Mail Story

John Fraser May 07, 2012

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On the eve of a Diamond Jubilee tour of Canada by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, join The Canadian Club of Toronto and award-winning journalist, author and royal authority, John Fraser, for this occasion marking the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s accession to the throne. With his trademark wit and artful agility, John Fraser will explore the endurance and allure of the Crown in Canada, and look at the Crown’s evolution from the Age of Deference to the era of celebrity to the present popular revival. Fraser will examine the differences between tribal monarchy and constitutional monarchy, the key roles of the governor general and the lieutenant governor, and the media’s insatiable appetite for the Royal Family. Finally, he will speculate on the future reign of Charles, Prince of Wales, and pay homage to Queen Elizabeth II on her Diamond Jubilee. Also in store is the special presence of the 48th Highlanders of Canada and The Governor General’s Horse Guards, the Canadian Forces regiments in Toronto of which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Colonel-in-Chief. Plus pre-order an autographed copy of John Fraser’s book, The Secret of the Crown, and receive a special Canadian Club discount. John Fraser, CM, is a Canadian journalist, author, and academic, who has served as Master of Massey College at University of Toronto since 1995. As a journalist, he has received multiple national awards, and his work has been published in many of the leading international journals and newspapers, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, the New Republic, the Christian Science Monitor, Maclean’s, the Guardian, the Spectator, the Daily Telegraph, Paris Match, and the New Republic. He is the author of nine works of nonfiction and one novel. In 2001 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada.

John Fraser, Journalist, Author and Royal Authority May 07, 2012

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The Secret of the Crown: Canada's Affair with Royalty

Mark Carney May 01, 2012

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Since 1992, The Canadian Club of Toronto has presented its Canadian(s) of the Year Award to distinguished Canadians whose efforts and example have improved the lives of others and benefited us as a nation. On Tuesday, May 1st, Canada’s podium of record is proud to recognize Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of Canada, as our 2012 Canadian of the Year award recipient. Mr. Carney was appointed Governor of the Bank of Canada effective 1 February 2008, for a term of seven years. As Governor, he is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank. In addition to his duties as Governor of the Bank of Canada, he serves as Chairman of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Mr. Carney is also a member of the Group of Thirty, and of the Foundation Board of the World Economic Forum. Born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Mr. Carney received a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University in 1988. He received a master’s degree in economics in 1993 and a doctorate in economics in 1995, both from Oxford University. Prior to joining the public service, Mr. Carney had a thirteen-year career with Goldman Sachs in its London, Tokyo, New York and Toronto offices. Mr. Carney was appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada in August 2003. In November 2004, he left the Bank to become Senior Associate Deputy Minister of Finance – a position he held until his appointment as Governor of the Bank.

Mark Carney, Governor, Bank of Canada May 01, 2012

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2012 Canadian of the Year

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