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“This award could not have come from a more renownedCanadian organization. 116 years old and you have been the platform
from which the eloquence of Canada has flowed all of that time.Whether it be business, education, politics, sports, arts and culture…
if someone wants to say something to Canadians aboutthis country and about the future of this country, this is the venue
you choose and that’s why I was thrilled to be honouredwith this award.”
2012 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Lloyd Robertson
The Canadian Club of Toronto is driven by our rich history and now, more than ever, we are inspired by our future.
Together, we’re building a foundation for another century of engagement with the people, topics, and events that matter most to Canadians. We’re also proudly nurturing future leaders and expanding our reach across new media channels. And through all of it we’re improving our services to continually provide the very best programming in the country. This is our future – bold, bright, connected. We are the Canadian Club of Toronto.
While the fabric of the Club may have changed over our
history, fundamentally our goal remains the same –
to connect Canadians with leaders and influencers of our
day and to engage Canadians on what matters most.
As President of the Canadian Club this past year it was
my goal to stay true to our 117-year tradition while
modernizing our events and preparing for the future.
It was important for me to ensure that the Club
readied itself to access the new channels and audiences
that became available. As a result, this past season
we launched our first Book Series. These successful
evening events engaged a new network of Canadians
on topical issues such as diversity, inclusion, gender,
and career building. Engaging in meaningful dialogue
on these issues is critical and I am proud that we
were able to successfully launch a new event format
while promoting discussion on these important themes.
The 2013/2014 season saw the Club embark on another
important mission of engagement – we wanted to ensure
young people had access to the messages our speakers
share. To this end, our traditional student tables evolved
to become “Youth and Young Leaders’ Tables”. These
tables are filled with the best and brightest youth in
the city – from elementary school students right
up to young people from alumni associations and
young professional networks.
The Canadian Club of Toronto’s future is bright and
full of potential. As Canada’s Podium of Record it is
our mission to engage Canadians, challenging them to
participate in the issues that are changing how we live
and work every day. I hope that you, as a valued
supporter of the Club, will continue to help us in
this goal. Whether it is as a speaker, a sponsor or an
audience member, the contribution you make to
the Club is an important one.
I encourage you to stay connected to the Club.
Please continue to attend our events, tune in to our
podcasts and webcasts, and join the conversation
on social media. As we look to the future, it is more
important than ever that we can count on your
support, feedback, and ideas.
Thank you for the privilege of serving you as
President. I look forward to seeing you at our events
in the year ahead.
Gordon G. Raman
President 2013-2014
ConnectingCanadians
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Enhancing OurPodium of Choice
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The Canadian Club of Toronto has a fascinating history
and a longstanding tradition of engaging Canadians.
Over the years, the Club has showcased vision and expertise
from diverse sectors such as politics, the arts, business,
and technology. Looking ahead to the 2014/2015 season,
we are focused on delivering excellent programming with
today’s most exciting thought leaders. And, with every
event, we will continually refine and improve our services
to propel the Club to new heights and standards.
Today, there are so many commitments on our time;
the need to have it all – right here and right now –
is a weighty proposition, yet, it is still important to slow
down and come together with invaluable dialogue on
the opportunities and challenges that affect our city,
our country, and our future.
My goal during this season is to balance time with the
execution of our mission. To this end, I have committed
to putting the value back on your time while maximizing
engagement with our speakers, sponsors, and audience
members.
Please join us at our upcoming events to connect with
some of the most fascinating people and stories of
our time. Events to watch for include: the Philanthropy
Panel, the Order of Canada, and our Canadian of the
Year and Lifetime Achievement awards.
Finally, as the landscape for public platforms continues
to expand, I am proud that the Canadian Club of Toronto
continues to be the podium of choice. I call upon you –
speakers, sponsors and loyal Club members alike – to help
us keep it that way. I urge and encourage you to attend
our events, download our digital content, and engage in
the conversations we start on social media. Your continued
support moves us toward greater achievement.
I thank you for your support in seasons past and look
forward to your keen participation and to seeing you –
and hearing from you – as often as possible during the
2014-2015 season.
Jennifer M. Sloan
Incoming President 2014-2015
Building for the future has always been at the forefront of discussion at the Canadian Club. The speakers at our podium gather at the Club to express their vision for a better tomorrow without losing sight of today’s realities. When those messages resonate and we connect with the leaders on the podium, our opportunity to help shape the future of Canada grows.
The Hon. Kathleen Wynne Premier of Ontario “8th Annual Women in Public Life” September 23, 2013
Rahul K. Bhardwaj President & CEO, Toronto Foundation presents Toronto’s Vital Signs® 2013 Report October 1, 2013
Don Newman CCOT Book Series: “Welcome to the Broadcast: An Evening with Don Newman” October 22, 2013
Chief William Blair Chief of Police, Toronto Police Service “Policing in Toronto” October 28, 2013
6th Annual Take Our “Be inspired to dream BIG” November 6, 2013
Kids to Lunch
The Hon. John Manley President & CEO, Canadian Council of Chief Executives November 28, 2013
“Jobs, Skills and Opportunities: Strengthening Canada’s Human Capital Advantage”
The Hon. John Milloy Ontario’s Minister of Government Services December 6, 2013
“Open Government – Engaging Citizens as Equal Partners in Government”
37th Annual Outlook Conrad Black, Terence Corcoran, Andrew Coyne, and Diane Francis of the January 6, 2014
National Post along with Warren Jestin, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist
of Scotiabank engaged in a political and economic forecast panel discussion
moderated by Amanda Lang
More to the Story: Brian Ferguson, President & CEO of Cenvous Energy with Russ Girling, January 15, 2014
Standing up for Oil President & CEO of TransCanada discussed Canada’s oil sands and pipelines
Canadian Miners: David Garofalo, President & CEO of HudBay Minerals, Rob McEwen, January 28, 2014
The Challenge to Lead Chairman and Chief Owner of McEwen Mining, and Piotr Pikul, Partner at
McKinsey & Company’s Toronto office discussed the Canadian mining industry
on a panel moderated by Pierre Lassonde
Calin Rovinescu President & CEO, Air Canada February 4, 2014
“Air Canada’s Global Strategy: Making Toronto a Gateway to the World”
Reva Seth CCOT Book Series: February 12, 2014
“The MomShift: Women Share their Stories of Career Success After Having Children”
Children’s Rights John LeBoutillier, President & CEO, Unilever Canada, Doug Horswill, February 13, 2014
and Business Principles Senior Vice President, Teck Resources, Juanita Montalvo, Senior Vice President,
Sherritt International, and Brendan Seale, Sustainability Manager, IKEA Canada
discussed the Canadian Release of the UNICEF, Save the Children and UN Global
Compact document Children’s Rights and Business Principles on a panel
moderated by Diana Bishop
2013/2014Season Programming
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Stephen Frost CCOT Book Series: February 18, 2014
“The Inclusion Imperative: How real inclusion creates better business and builds better societies”
The Hon. Chris Alexander Canada’s Minister of Citizenship & Immigration gives remarks on the March 7, 2014
government’s initiatives to address the issue of violence against women in
honour of International Women’s Day
George Cope President & CEO, BCE and Bell Canada “Mental Health and Corporate Canada” April 2, 2014
The Hon. Charles Sousa Ontario’s Minister of Finance “Building a Stronger Tomorrow, Today” April 3, 2014
The Hon. Joe Oliver Canada’s Minister of Finance April 7, 2014
“Back to Balance: The Next Chapter in Canada’s Economic Success”
Philanthropy 3.0 In a discussion moderated by Rudyard Griffiths, Shari Austin, RBC Foundation, April 24, 2014
Andrea Cohen Barrack, Ontario Trillium Foundation and Susan McIsaac,
United Way Toronto discussed “Capacity Building, Partnership, Impact”
Deepak Chopra President & CEO, Canada Post “Canada Post in a Digital Age” May 1, 2014
John Tory As part of our Toronto Mayoral Candidate profile series, John Tory discussed May 27, 2014
“Building Toronto’s Future”
The Order of Canada: Order of Canada recipients Jeanne Beker, Margaret McCain, May 29, 2014
Stories Behind the People and Marnie McBean shared the secrets to their success.
Tim Hudak Ontario PC Party Leader Tim Hudak discussed “Closing the Opportunity Gap” May 30, 2014
Olivia Chow As part of our Mayoral Candidate Profile Series Olivia Chow discussed June 3, 2014
“Addressing Our Biggest Challenges Now”
The Hon. Kathleen Wynne The Premier of Ontario gave a pre-election speech about the issues June 5, 2014
that matter to Ontarians
Yuen Pau Woo President & CEO, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada June 11, 2014
“Canada’s Asia Challenge: Now for the Hard Part”
Hillary Rodham Clinton Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton discussed the crises, June 16, 2014
choices and challenges she faced during her four years as America’s 67th Secretary of State
2013/2014Season Programming
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Inspiring Our Children to Dream BIG
Nov. 6, 2013 – Our annual Take Our Kids to Lunch event is an enlightening
career experience hosted by students, for students. This year, members of Toronto’s
Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services inspired our ninth-graders to look
toward a brighter future.
From Philanthropy 3.0 to new perspectives on the oil sands, the 2013/2014 season brought Canadian luminaries
from a broad range of fields to our stage. Among the many extraordinary events, a few were particularly notable for their broad
and enduring impact on our communities.
Strengthening Canada’s Human Capital Advantage
Nov. 28, 2013 – The Hon. John Manley, President & CEO, Canadian Council of
Chief Executives, gave a stimulating presentation on how educators, businesses,
and governments can transform labour market challenges into opportunities for
current and future Canadian workers.
37th Annual Outlook
Jan. 6, 2014 – National Post journalists Conrad Black, Terence Corcoran, Andrew
Coyne, and Diane Francis joined Warren Jestin, Senior Vice President and Economist
at Scotiabank, on a panel moderated by CBC’s Amanda Lang to discuss the economy,
markets, and political issues.
Challenging What You Think You Know About the Oil Sands
Jan. 15, 2014 – Two of the country’s top energy executives, Brian Ferguson (President
& CEO, Cenovus Energy) and Russ Girling (President & CEO, TransCanada) explained
the critical role of one of Canada’s most important industries while shedding light
on pipelines in the oil sands.
Toronto’s Vital Signs® 2013 Report
Oct. 1, 2013 – Toronto Foundation President & CEO, Rahul K. Bhardwaj,
released Toronto’s Vital Signs® 2013 Report entitled “Are We Analog Players
in a Digital World?” It explored what Toronto needs to do to remain one
of the most creative and civil societies in the world.
2013/2014 Feature Presentations
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Women to Inspire
May 29, 2014 – The Order of Canada event honours recipients for their achievements
and contributions to our nation. This year’s discussion featured television personality
and fashion icon Jeanne Beker, Olympic Champion and author of “The Power of
More” Marnie McBean, and former Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick and
philanthropist Margaret McCain.
Philanthropy 3.0
Apr. 24, 2014 – Munk Debates Chair Rudyard Griffiths moderated a panel
discussion on Philanthropy 3.0 in Canada featuring RBC Foundation’s Shari
Austin, Andrea Cohen Barrack of the Ontario Trillium Foundation,
and United Way Toronto’s Susan McIsaac.
Making Toronto a Gateway to the World
Feb. 4, 2014 – Calin Rovinescu (President & CEO, Air Canada) shared the new
business model that’s poised to turn Canada’s flagship carrier into a Toronto-based
international powerhouse.
Mental Health and Corporate Canada
Apr. 2, 2014 – President & CEO of BCE and Bell Canada, George Cope
addressed the vital role that Canadian corporations can play in supporting
mental health.
Women Having it All
Feb. 12, 2014 – In the second event of the CCOT Book Series, Reva Seth,
author of The MomShift and her guests demonstrated in real and relatable terms
that career success is possible after having children.
2013/2014 Feature Presentations
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Canada’s Reputation as a Global Mining Leader in Question?
Jan. 28, 2014 – Chairman of FrancoNevada Corporation, Pierre Lassonde, moderated
a discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s mining industry.
Featured panelists were: David Garofalo (President & CEO, HudBay Minerals), Rob
McEwen (Chairman & Chief Owner, McEwen Mining), and Piotr Pikul (Partner,
McKinsey Company Toronto).
DIGITAL REACH
The Canadian Club of Toronto is growing and evolving.
We’re engaging more people across a wider range of media
channels every year and expanding Canadians’ knowledge
of the critical issues of today, not only in person at each
of our events but with every podcast, webcast, Tweet,
or Facebook mention.
Digital Media:
Social:
In-Person:
Did you know?
@CdnClubTO live tweets from every event.
Insight inthe Digital Age
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Attendees:
6,451
Podcastdownloads:
530,640*
Webcastviews:
577,954*
Twitterfollowers:
1,650
Websitepageviews:
151,450
Events:
27
Facebooklikes:
470
Websitevisitors:
38,741
Today @CdnClubTO I outlined the priority areas I would work on with the next premier.oliviachow.ca/new_mayor_bett… #TOpoli
In the same room as Tim Hudak & Mike Harris hearing about the PC million jobs plan. Thanks for the opp @CdnClubTO
Honoured 2 speak @CdnClubTO & highlight govt’s commitment to taking action on violence against newcomer women & girlspic.twitter.com/W5MwU6wiNV
Full house here @CdnClubTO for the launch of @TorontoCF’s annual Vital Signs report. Check-up on our city. #TVS2013 #toronto
Enjoyed being a guest of the @CdnClubTO and listening to a powerful talk about mental health by Bell CEO George Cope. #Bellletstalk
* Webcast and podcast data from the years 2011-2014.
SPONSORS
Visionaries, thought leaders, captains of industry and
giants of social enterprise – our audiences experienced them
all this year solely because of the generosity of our Event
Sponsors. Thank you for your support this season.
AIMIA
Aon
BMO
BMO Capital Markets
BMO Harris Private Banking
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
CIBC
Cisco
Dentons
EY
KPMG
McCarthy Tetrault
Morneau Shepell
Royal Bank of Canada
Scotiabank
TD Bank
Torys LLP
The Canadian Club of Toronto is also grateful to our
door-prize sponsor, Len Crispino of the Foreign Affair
Winery, for his continued support.
Our Youth & Young Leaders sponsorship program
connects young Canadians with some of the greatest
minds in the world today. We thank our sponsors
for their support of this important initiative.
Artisan Research & Communications Inc.
BCE and Bell Media
Blair Franklin Capital Partners Inc.
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Borealis Infrastructure
Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
Diamante Development Corporation
EY
GreenSoil Investments
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Marsh Canada Limited
Ontario Power Authority
RBC Royal Bank
Ryerson University
Scotiabank
Torys LLP
EventSponsors
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Youth & Young Leaders’Table Sponsors
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The Canadian Club of Toronto
hosts Youth & Young Leaders in the
2013/2014 Season
Michael BachFounder and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Institute of Diversity and Inclusion
Jennifer M. SloanDirector, Government Affairs,Target Canada
Dany AssafCo-Chair, Competition & Foreign Investment, Torys LLP
Willa BlackVice President, Corporate Affairs, Cisco
Gordon RamanPartner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Paul BoniferroNational Leader, Practices and People, Partner, McCarthy Tetrault LLP
Don NewmanPresident, Day-Newman Network; Principal Strategic Counsel, Temple Scott Associates; Chairman,CANADA 2020 Advisory Board
Andrew GrahamChief Executive Officer,Borrowell
Carrie KirkmanPresident, The Jones Group Canada
Ratna OmidvarExecutive Director, Global Diversity and Migration Exchange, Ryerson University
Sam SivarajanHead of Investments & Head of Sales, Manulife Private Wealth
Gillian SmithExecutive Director and CEO, Institute for Canadian Citizenship
Bruce SelleryContributor, Money 101 on CBC’s “The Exchange”; Columnist, MoneySense Magazine; Author Moolala
DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT PRESIDENT-ELECT IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT
Rick ByersExecutive Vice President, Borealis
Clint DavisVice President, Aboriginal Banking, TD Bank Group
Adam KahanVice President, University Advancement, Ryerson University
Eric RawlinsonManaging Partner, Greater Toronto, EY
Michael EubanksChief Information Officer, LCBO
Fred MifflinVice Chairman, Blair Franklin Capital Partners Inc.
Bronwen EvansVice-Chair and Managing Director, True Patriot Love
Farah MohamedPresident, G(irls) 20 Summit
Drew FaganDeputy Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport and Pan/ParaPan Am Games Secretariat
Chad RogersPartner, Crestview Strategy
Gillian RileySenior Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking, Scotiabank
David PurdySenior Vice President, Content,Rogers Communications Inc.
Sarah RobsonManaging Director and National Specialty Practice Leader, Marsh Canada Limited
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