Canadian Agriculture: a Force for Food, a Force for Good – Mr. Ian Ross
May 17, 2023
Canada’s Role: Feeding the World while Saving the Planet
Due to a myriad of forces and global disruptions, food insecurity has expanded in recent years and currently impacts almost 10% of the world’s population. Feeding the world’s growing population is a significant undertaking and challenge, especially as we embrace the need to be excellent stewards of the environment and align increased production of digestible protein with lower emissions and maximized carbon sequestration.
Already one of the most sustainable producers of meat, milk and eggs globally, Canada must continue to improve its production efficiency resulting in even greater sustainability and increased, cost effective production in order to meet the growing need for food and more specifically, digestible protein around the world.
Dancing with the Disruptor – Mr. Abdu Murray, J. D.
April 20, 2023
Artificially intelligent software is capturing the world’s imagination and promises to improve our lives and make time for greater creativity. Yet even AI experts warn us that we do not have any ability to predict the kinds of disruptions AI will bring to global economies, governments, social structures and even our definitions of what it means to be human. Abdu Murray explores how ancient wisdom can guide us in our courtship with AI, the most powerful change agent of modern times.
Is Economic Chaos our New Reality? – Mr. Peter Hall
March 29, 2023
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.
Is Economic Chaos our New Reality? – Mr. Peter Hall
March 29, 2023
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 parliamentarians, 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.
Journeying with Jesus – Mrs. Anne-Marie Montgomery
February 23, 2023
Does being an ambassador for Christ seem impossible in your role? Come reflect and hear insights on how to be a witness in a natural and relevant way. What have we learned from our own journey with God? How can we help others become curious about Jesus?
Journeying with Jesus – Mrs. Anne-Marie Montgomery
February 16, 2023
How can we be witnesses in a very natural and relevant way that draws on all that we have learned from our own journey with God? How can we help others become curious about Jesus and want to grow in their own relationship with God, moving from seeker to discipler?
39th Christmas Dinner – Mr. Peter Hall
November 29, 2022
Is there reason for hope in these times which seem to be defined by gloomy forecasts? Hear of critical elements that are almost entirely absent from today’s policy, strategic and social discourse.
Speaking Words of Life and Hope – Mrs. Barbara Rudd Degenhardt
October 13, 2022
Living out our abundant life and overflowing hope
Our world is in need of solutions to address the challenges we are facing. How can I make a difference by speaking life and hope in my workplace, my family and my community?
Analysis of the Conservative Party Leadership Contest – Mike Donison and Adam Bolek
September 15, 2022
What might the results of the Conservative leadership race mean for the future of the party and indicate about the current state of politics in Canada?
Be Filled with the Spirit! – Mr. Robert Montgomery
June 7, 2022
It is impossible to live the Christian life without the Holy Spirit. As believers we want to know how to be filled with the Holy Spirit and how to help other believers experience His power and work in their lives.