38th Christmas Celebration with Supreme Court of Canada Justice, the Honourable Russell Brown
November 23, 2021
“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?
“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?
Roundtable: “Reconciliation in a Divided Culture” with Michael Ramsden
December 3, 2019
“Reconciliation in a Divided Culture” with Michael Ramsden
“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? Come hear and interact with Michael Ramsden.
36th Christmas Dinner: “Peace on Earth?” with Michael Ramsden
December 2, 2019
“Peace on Earth?” with Michael Ramsden
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 Michael Ramsden.