President's Message

Message from the President 2010-2011

Welcome to the Canadian Club of Toronto's 114th season. It's a great time to be a Canadian and to live in a city so pivotal to the health and prosperity of our country and our planet. And the opportunity to engage with our leaders and newsmakers has never been greater. That's where we come in.

This year's Canadian Club of Toronto programme will feature the calibre of Canadian and international leaders and newsmakers you have come to expect from us. As always, our events will provide you with ample opportunity to learn, draw inspiration, stay connected and celebrate. And, as always, we will be sure to inject the season with a dose of two of "wow factor".

One of our first events will feature three of Canada's most influential women: Dr. Catherine Zahn (CEO of the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health, Dr. Mary Jo Haddad (CEO of The Hospital for Sick Children) and Dr. Janet Davidson (CEO of Trillium Health Centre).

Our business line up for the year will include early-season appearances by CEOs Richard Peddie (Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment), Darren Entwistle (Telus) and Calin Rovinescu (Air Canada).

You can expect several events with an international focus, including visits from The Honourable Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India and Gary Doer, Canada's Ambassador to the U.S.A.

You will hear from Mayor David Miller and candidates vying to fill his shoes. And, just in time for the election, the Toronto Community Foundation will deliver its annual Vital Signs report on the well-being of our city.

In September we will host David Frum, in partnership with the Canadian Journalism Foundation. And, in January, the National Post will get us worked up again with their annual economic and political forecasts for the coming year.

And that's just for starters...

For more information on our season or to purchase tickets, please visit us often at www.canadianclub.org.

We wish you much success and happiness in the coming year, and look forward to seeing you at our events.

Regards,

Nicholas Chambers
President 2010-2011