38th Christmas Celebration with Supreme Court of Canada Justice, the Honourable Russell Brown
November 23, 2021, 19h00 EST
“The Most Important Judicial Virtue” with Supreme Court of Canada Justice, the Honourable Russell Brown
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?
“Election Analysis” with Mr. Lucas Malinowski and Mr. Mike Donison
September 28, 2021
“Election Analysis” with Mr. Lucas Malinowski and Mr. Mike Donison
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.
“Insights on the Canadian Electoral Process” with Mr. 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.
“Life Unmasked” with the Honourable Stockwell Day PC
May 20, 2021
Hope for the future with lessons from the past. Join diplomats, parliamentarians, business leaders and spouses for this webinar, followed by Q and A and optional discussion groups.
Global Trade – Danger Ahead! – Dr. Ann Penner
April 7, 2021
Global trade and supply chains are in peril. Countries are pursuing protectionism. Is there a resolution? What is a way forward? Dr. Ann Penner discusses these issues and The Honourable Ed Fast, former Minister of International Trade, gives concluding remarks.
37th Christmas Celebration “Hope in Uncertainty” with Dr. Peter Chung
December 1 and 2, 2020
“Hope in Uncertainty” with keynote speaker, Dr. Peter Chung and special music by Getty Music
Financial challenges, isolation, relational stresses, illness or the death of a loved one…Where does one find hope?
A virtual Christmas celebration to inspire and connect diplomats, parliamentarians and business leaders from across Canada and the world.
Michael Ramsden: Charting a Course in a Post-COVID World
June 11, 2020
“Charting a Course in a Post-COVID World – Truth and Trust in Work and Life” with Michael Ramsden
While it feels that life has been put on hold around the world, our world seems to be changing faster than we could have imagined only months ago. Leadership at times like this is challenging and is needed as never before. The questions as to who we can trust and what is trustworthy resurface with a new edge to them.
Webinar: “Stop Human Trafficking. What can we do?”
May 21, 2020
Human trafficking is a global crime that affects every country. It happens every day. Traffickers make annual profits as high as $36 billion worldwide.
“Recession. Re-flation. Restoration.” with 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?
Reception: “The Goal of My Life” with 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?