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Empire Club of Canada

Empire Club of Canada
Canada
Artificial Intelligence
Ontario
2025 Federal Election
Primary Care
Women's Health
Tariffs
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Pierre Poilievre
Electric Vehicles
Innovation
Health Equity
Prem Watsa
Period Poverty
Donald Trump
Diversity and Inclusion
Technology
United States
Fairfax Financial
Manufacturing

The Empire Club of Canada is Canada’s go-to forum for conversations that matter. Established in 1903, as a response to Canadian political unrest, the Empire Club of Canada quickly became a leading speakers’ forum. Beginning with speeches to address Canada’s relationships with the British Empire and the United States, the ECC continues to tackle issues that affect the lives of Canadians.

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Recent Guests

Laurence Applebaum
CEO of Golf Canada
Golf Canada
Episode: What’s Good for the Game? The Future Business of Sport in Canada with Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum
Stan Cho
Ontario's Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Gaming
Ontario Government
Episode: Culture as Infrastructure: Toronto’s Next Decade of Live Experiences
Deborah Flint
President & CEO of Toronto Pearson International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Episode: State of the Airport: Positioned to Grow — Toronto Pearson Enters a New Era
Alison Nankivell
President and CEO at Export Development Canada
Export Development Canada
Episode: State of the Airport: Positioned to Grow — Toronto Pearson Enters a New Era
François-Philippe Champagne
Canada's Minister of Finance and National Revenue
Government of Canada
Episode: Canada Strong for All: United in Time of Uncertainty — Hon. François‑Philippe Champagne
Tony Makuch
President and CEO of Discovery Silver
Discovery Silver
Episode: Accelerating a Mining Superpower: Galvanizing the Mining and Critical Minerals Sector for a More Sovereign and Prosperous Canada
Mario Grossi
President and CEO of Technica Mining
Technica Mining
Episode: Accelerating a Mining Superpower: Galvanizing the Mining and Critical Minerals Sector for a More Sovereign and Prosperous Canada
Shastri Ramnath
Co‑founder and CEO of Exiro Nickel
Exiro Nickel
Episode: Accelerating a Mining Superpower: Galvanizing the Mining and Critical Minerals Sector for a More Sovereign and Prosperous Canada
Liza Vityuk
Keynote speaker, partner at McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company
Episode: Panel: Caring More, Losing Ground or Caring Up, Caring Down—And Burning Out

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Jenna Donaldson
Chair of the Board of The Empire Club of Canada, actively facilitates discussions on critical issues impacting Canadians across various sectors.

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Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy: The Ontario Finance Minister’s Annual Pre-Budget Address
Q: What is the role of government in today's economy?
The minister argues for a pragmatic, balanced role, using the public balance sheet to crowd in investment, streamline processes, and support growth while maintaining fiscal discipline and responsible budgeting.
Eric Chassard CEO, Bruce Power – Canadian at our Core: Advancing Nuclear Innovation For Canada’s Bright Energy Future.
Q: What does Canadian at our core mean in practical terms for Bruce Power and its suppliers?
It means prioritizing 95% of spending in Canada, building a robust domestic supply chain, and forming long-term contracts with Canadian partners to enable investment, growth, and stability across the industry.
Accelerating a Mining Superpower: Galvanizing the Mining and Critical Minerals Sector for a More Sovereign and Prosperous Canada
Q: In a multipolar system like this, what is Canada's realistic competitive advantage?
Canada should leverage its high‑quality workforce, ethical standards, and strong technical capabilities, but must also invest in downstream processing and domestic refining to capture value and stay competitive against peers like Australia and Indonesia.
Culture as Infrastructure: Toronto’s Next Decade of Live Experiences
Q: How can Canada protect and promote its national identity in a global music market dominated by juggernauts?
Canadian voices should be elevated through education, national awards (like the Junos), and homegrown stages to ensure artists can grow here and still compete globally, with support from government and industry alike.
Culture as Infrastructure: Toronto’s Next Decade of Live Experiences
Q: What are the key gaps in Toronto's permanent infrastructure that events like Rogers Stadium are addressing?
The panel argues a permanent 70,000-80,000 seat stadium is needed to anchor world-class events, but in the meantime, temporary solutions and a strong mid-size venue ecosystem help keep Toronto competitive.

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This podcast presents insightful discussions on contemporary issues affecting Canada, ranging from politics and economics to women's health and infrastructure. Episodes feature expert panelists and leaders in various industries, including energy, aviation, and healthcare, who share their perspectives on critical topics such as AI's impact on professions, energy transformation, and upcoming elections. The format often combines keynote speeches with panel discussions, facilitating an engaging exploration of how various sectors intersect with public policy and societal challenges. Noteworthy themes include the importance of diversity, innovation in economic practices, and the role of community engagement in shaping future policies. This gives ... more

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2. Stan Cho
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