December 4, 2024
“Setting the Table – Fact, Fiction and Foundations to Alleviate Hunger” with Dr. Don Buckingham and Mrs. Julia Sáez
Led by a celebrated professor of agriculture and food law and a current policy advisor working in international relief and development, this roundtable discussion will explore the multifaceted nature of food insecurity around the world.
December 3, 2024
We find life and meaning in what, when, where and how we eat. And we love eating! But in many homes across Canada and in communities around the world, finding enough food to eat, let alone at a desired frequency and with loved ones, will be a challenge this Christmas.
Join father/daughter duo, Don and Julia, for a journey into their worlds of food, agriculture, human rights and international development as they reflect on why there is food insecurity in our world of abundance and what we can do about it.
April 17, 2024
The impact of global conflicts have given rise to increased uncertainty and fear. Three aspects of human experience arise from conflict: cries of Sorrow arising from loss, demands for Justice, and questions about Love in the face of seeming indifference to our suffering. Abdu Murray explains how ancient wisdom can resolve all three aspects of conflict in a way that brings peace that defies our circumstances.
February 29, 2024
MP Genuis has served in roles involving foreign affairs and human rights since he was elected in 2015. His motivation comes from the lessons of an important Holocaust survivor. He will speak about his current work in Parliament, sharing how his family and faith have influenced his work.
November 28, 2023
“Cultural Change in Sport” with the Honourable Justice Hugh L. Fraser, O.C.
Chair of the Hockey Canada Board of Directors
Diplomats, parliamentarians, business leaders and their guests are invited to begin celebrating the Christmas season by enjoying a festive meal, live seasonal music and inspirational keynote speaker and Olympian, the Honourable Justice Hugh L. Fraser, O.C.
May 17, 2023
Canada’s Role: Feeding the World while Saving the Planet
Ian Ross explores Canada’s role in feeding the world while saving the planet in a networking luncheon “A Force for Food, a Force for Good.”
