Diplomat Events and Opportunities

Is Economic Chaos our New Reality? – Mr. Peter Hall

Is Economic Chaos our New Reality? – Mr. Peter Hall

March 29, 2023 14h30-16h00

Recession seems to be the 2023 watchword, with the only squabbles being around how deep and how long this one is going to be. Recent economic data have sharp-eyed analysts revising forecasts upward. What are we to think about an increasingly chaotic environment?

In this roundtable for diplomats, Mr. Hall will share his high-level thoughts on the world economic and geopolitical situation and on the issues that are of greatest concern. Expect these views to challenge the consensus and to emphasize the particular importance of our role in facilitating solid international relations and trade activity.

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38th Christmas Celebration – Supreme Court of Canada Justice, the Honourable Russell Brown

38th Christmas Celebration – Supreme Court of Canada Justice, the Honourable Russell Brown

November 23, 2021

A Christmas celebration to inspire and connect diplomats, parliamentarians and business leaders from across Canada and the world.

What is the most important judicial virtue? For decades, lawyers, judges and academics have debated this. The leading views focus on competing virtues of sympathy and detachment, but can they be reconciled? And if so, how?

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Election Analysis – Lucas Malinowski and Mike Donison

Election Analysis – Lucas Malinowski and Mike Donison

September 28, 2021

Lucas Malinowski and Mike Donison summarized the election results with an analysis of the outcome and responded to audience questions. They also commented on how their faith shapes their perspectives on the election results. Ambassadors appreciated the mutual respect evident by these panelists of opposing political views.

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Election Analysis – Lucas Malinowski and Mike Donison

Insights on the Canadian Electoral Process – Mike Donison and Deputy Speaker MP Bruce Stanton

September 9, 2021

Mr. Mike Donison summarized the rules governing the calling and the conduct of a Canadian federal general election. Deputy Speaker MP Bruce Stanton gave perspective from his experience as a five time successful candidate and spoke frankly about how his faith in Christ impacts his attitude. They addressed some of the major developments early in the election campaign, followed by Question and Answer.

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Leadership Race Analysis – Conservatives Decide!

Leadership Race Analysis – Conservatives Decide!

August 26, 2020

Her Majesty’s Loyal Official Opposition decides, the Conservative Party of Canada chooses a new Leader! In this zoom meeting, Mike Donison, political analyst, will summarize the Conservative Party’s leadership race and provide an analysis of the outcome. He will also speak about how his faith shapes his professional perspectives.

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2020 Global Leadership Summit: World Class Leadership Training

2020 Global Leadership Summit: World Class Leadership Training

August 6 – 7, 2020

The Global Leadership Summit is your opportunity to gain access to a wealth of leadership insight from a world-class faculty ready to equip and inspire you—no matter where you have influence.

Now more than ever, when you grow in your leadership, you can withstand difficult seasons, re-imagine the future, strengthen your relationships, improve your business, and provide hope to your community through effective charity or church engagement.

Join us this year in a global movement of more than 420,000 people learning together across 124 countries.

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Recession. Re-flation. Restoration. – Jonathan Wellum

Recession. Re-flation. Restoration. – Jonathan Wellum

April 21, 2020

As a result of the public health policy response to COVID-19, the global economy is experiencing the largest contraction in GDP in modern history. This has thrust the global economy into an economic recession/depression. Governments and central banks have responded with massive spending programs funded by record levels of debt coupled with an enormous expansion in the money supply.

Jonathan will be discussing some of the impacts and potential unintended
consequences of these dramatic actions. He will address the questions:
What are some of the impacts and potential unintended consequences of these dramatic actions?
As decision makers what approach might we take?
How do we begin economic and spiritual restoration?

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The Goal of My Life – Mr. Paul Henderson

The Goal of My Life – Mr. Paul Henderson

February 25, 2020

In 1972 Paul Henderson led Canada to victory against the Russians in the greatest moment of Canadian sports history. He instantly became a national hero.

How did this change his life? Did it bring him what he imagined?

And what about his 10 year battle with cancer? What has he found in the wake of fame, struggle and success?

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Reconciliation in a Divided Culture – Mr. Michael Ramsden

Reconciliation in a Divided Culture – Mr. Michael Ramsden

December 3, 2019

“Why is there so much bitterness in our society?” Mr. Ramsden has heard this question in Canada and in every place he has spoken in 2019 including the United Kingdom, the Ukraine, Australia, Hong Kong and Nigeria. He says, “Global culture seems to have converged on a very negative aspect. If the cry for justice is based on bitterness, even when you get justice, you are left with bitterness.” Is there an alternative?

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