Parliamentarian Events and Opportunities
“Anchored in Reality: Why Christmas Matters”, Mr. Abdu Murray
December 1, 2026, 18h00
“Anchored in Reality: Why Christmas Matters” with Mr. Abdu Murray, J.D.
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 Mr. Abdu Murray.
The bedrock of reality seems to be shifting underneath our feet in these turbulent times. Yet the Christmas story remains an unchanging influence on cultures, institutions and our lives. We invite you to discover the deeper meaning and significance of this world-changing event.
Chaos and Canada’s Future: Is there Hope for Growth?
May 5, 2026, 7h30-9h00
Roundtable for Parliamentarians
“Chaos and Canada’s Future: Is there Hope for Growth?” with Mr. Peter Hall, CEO – Econosphere, Inc.
Chaos is so common that if suddenly there was calm, it would be equally shocking. In such a time, is there hope for our future, will there be growth, and is forecasting even possible? Join other parliamentarians to hear key thoughts on this from a seasoned Canadian economic forecaster Mr. Peter Hall.
From Office to Open Road – Hon. Stockwell Day PC
February 4, 2026
“From Office to Open Road” with the Honourable Stockwell Day PC, ICD. D, MBA
Politics is a chapter, not your whole story. We discuss how speaking up on issues with courage and conviction while you’re in “here”, prepares you to leave thankful and equipped for what is out “there”.
On Mission Together: Reflections on a Political Life – Hon. Ed Fast, PC KC and Mrs. Annette Fast
November 24, 2025
“On Mission Together: Reflections on a Political Life” with the Honourable Ed Fast PC KC and Mrs. Annette Fast
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 speakers the Honourable Ed Fast, PC KC and Mrs. Annette Fast.
When a spouse enters politics, it affects both partners deeply. Ed and Annette Fast speak on how Ed’s 34 years in public life entailed both sacrifice and reward. They address their struggle to manage career, community and family, and how their commitment to serve God informed the many decisions they made along the way.
Canada’s Role in the Coming Resource Boom
October 8, 2025
“Canada’s Role in the Coming Resource Boom” with Mr. Jonathan Wellum, B.Comm., B.Sc., MA, MBA, CFA
The resource sector serves as the cornerstone of the global economy, supplying critical raw materials for technological innovations like digitization, robotics and AI, as well as for economic growth, infrastructure development, and energy production. Canada, possessing some of the world’s largest resource stockpiles, must decide whether to participate in the impending boom or risk being left behind.
For the Love of Food – Dr. Don Buckingham and Mrs. Julia Sáez
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.
Peace in Conflict? – Mr. Abdu Murray, J. D.
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.
40th Christmas Dinner – Hon. Hugh Fraser, O.C.
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.
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
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.”
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 shares 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?
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 – 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?
Navigating International Business in 2022 – Mr. Rob Wildeboer
February 23, 2022
Challenges in the automotive sector, one of the most innovative and technologically advanced industries in the world, provide the background to discuss issues of international trade, supply chain dynamics and public policy adjustments, including energy and environmentally related policy.
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?
Life Unmasked – 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” – Dr. Peter Chung
December 1 and 2, 2020
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.
Charting a Course in a Post-COVID World – Michael Ramsden
June 11, 2020
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.
Stop Human Trafficking. What can we do? – Joy Smith
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.