Join Canadian Club Toronto on October 29 for a conversation with Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada, on building the next generation of nation-defining infrastructure in Canada. At a time of rising global instability, Canada needs to develop truly sovereign AI to protect data, strengthen our economy, and compete globally.
He will be joined by John Stackhouse, Senior Vice-President at RBC, to discuss the unique opportunity ahead for Canadian businesses to drive digital sovereignty and build Canada’s future.
*For virtual attendees, please note that the live stream will begin at approximately 12:40 pm ET & the link will be provided closer to the event date*
Mirko Bibic
President and CEO, BCE Inc. & Bell Canada
President and Chief Executive Officer of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada since January 2020, Mirko leads the Bell group of companies with a strategy for growth focused on putting customers first, providing the best fibre Internet and 5G wireless networks, leading in enterprise with AI‑powered solutions, and building a digital media and content powerhouse.
Mirko was previously Bell’s Chief Operating Officer, responsible for all operations of Bell Mobility, Bell Business Markets, and Bell Residential and Small Business. He has also served as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and as Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer.
Mirko joined Bell in 2004 as Senior Vice President, Regulatory and was named Canadian General Counsel of the Year in 2017. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University and a Law degree from the University of Toronto, and serves on the board of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Born and raised in the Montréal area, Mirko is fluently bilingual.
John Stackhouse
Senior Vice President, Office of the CEO, Royal Bank of Canada
John Stackhouse is an internationally recognized thought leader, bestselling author and one of Canada’s leading voices on climate change, innovation and economic disruption. He is senior vice-president in the Office of the CEO at Royal Bank of Canada, leading the organization’s Climate Action Institute, research and thought leadership on economic, technological and social change. Previously, he was editor-in-chief of the Globe and Mail and editor of Report on Business. He also serves as a senior fellow at the C.D. Howe Institute and the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy and sits on the national committee of the Aga Khan Foundation of Canada. His latest book, Planet Canada: How Our Expats Are Shaping the Future, explores the untapped resource of the millions of Canadians who don’t live here but exert their influence from afar.
