Economic Club of Canada

Economic Club of Canada Welcome to the official Economic Club of Canada page! Canada’s National Podium of Record

What should business and technology leaders know about Ontario’s AI strategy and what’s next?Join the Economic Club of C...
09/03/2026

What should business and technology leaders know about Ontario’s AI strategy and what’s next?

Join the Economic Club of Canada on October 5 for a timely discussion with The Honourable Stephen Crawford, Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, who will share an update on Ontario’s AI strategy and the progress made to date through a keynote address followed by a fireside conversation moderated by Dr. Ann Fitz-Gerald, Director, Balsillie School of International Affairs and Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University.

You’ll gain perspective on:
> How Ontario is advancing AI adoption, innovation and global competitiveness
> Ontario’s approach to digital transformation and AI-enabled public services
> What’s next for the province’s AI agenda

Monday, October 5, 2026 | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto
Register to attend 🍁: https://www.economicclub.ca/stephen-crawford-ontario-ai-strategy

Thank you to Payments Canada (Supporting Sponsor) and Bell (Future Leaders Sponsor) for their valued support of this conversation.

09/02/2026

What remains underrecognized in women’s mental health?

Women's mental health is shaped by biological and hormonal changes across life stages, yet these influences are often underrecognized, contributing to gaps in awareness, diagnosis, and care.

On September 16, the Economic Club of Canada brings together leaders from healthcare, research and health innovation for Mind Matters: Advancing Women’s Mental Health to examine these gaps and the actions needed to improve mental health outcomes for women across Canada.

Featuring Dr. Ariel Dalfen, MD, FRCPC (BRIA), Sarah Downey (CAMH), Amii Stephenson (Maple), and Dr. Simone Vigod (University of Toronto and Women's College Hospital), with Kristy Kirkup, Health Reporter, The Globe and Mail, as moderator.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Delta Hotels Toronto
Register to Attend 🍁: Lhttps://www.economicclub.ca/advancing-womens-mental-health

Thank you to our Contributing Sponsor - Maple and our Community Partners - Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) and Femtech Canada for their valued support of this conversation.

Panel Announced | Beyond the Divide: Strengthening Canada’s Economic UnionAs debate over national unity and Alberta’s ro...
08/31/2026

Panel Announced | Beyond the Divide: Strengthening Canada’s Economic Union

As debate over national unity and Alberta’s role in Confederation gains renewed attention, this discussion will explore the economic, political and strategic ties that connect Canada’s provinces. Following a keynote by Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, former Alberta Deputy Premier, panelists will examine key challenges and opportunities shaping Canada’s future and how greater collaboration can build a stronger, more prosperous nation.

Featuring:
> The Honourable Hon. Thomas A. Lukaszuk, ECA, B.Ed, ICD.D, Former Alberta Deputy Premier (Keynote Address)
> Martha Hall Findlay, Director and Palmer Chair in Public Policy, School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
> Andrew Leach, Professor of Economics and Law, University of Alberta
> The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Former Premier of Ontario (Moderator)

Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Hilton Toronto
Register to Attend 🍁: https://www.economicclub.ca/strengthening-canadas-economic-union

Thank you to Maclab Development Group (Contributing Sponsor) for their support of the event.

08/28/2026

How is Canada's financial system adapting to continued change?

Join Peter Routledge, Superintendent of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada (OSFI), for a keynote address followed by a fireside chat examining the issues facing Canada's financial system in 2026, what has changed since his previous appearance at the ECC podium, and how OSFI is approaching financial stability, risk management, and emerging risks.

Friday, September 11, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Hilton Toronto
Register to attend🍁: https://www.economicclub.ca/peter-routledge-osfi-2026

Thank you to our Contributing Sponsors, Canada Guaranty and Payments Canada for their support to this event.

Registration Now Open 🍁 | Tiff Macklem: Canada’s Economic OutlookJoin the Economic Club of Canada for a timely conversat...
08/27/2026

Registration Now Open 🍁 | Tiff Macklem: Canada’s Economic Outlook

Join the Economic Club of Canada for a timely conversation with Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, on the outlook for the Canadian economy and the challenges facing monetary policy.

The keynote address will be followed by a fireside conversation moderated by Rob Kumer, CEO, KingSett Capital.

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Westin Harbour Castle
Register to Attend 🍁: https://lnkd.in/e8Q-gDxw

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Payments Canada, for supporting this event.

Registration Now Open 🍁 | Mind Matters: Advancing Women’s Mental HealthWomen’s mental health is shaped by unique biologi...
08/26/2026

Registration Now Open 🍁 | Mind Matters: Advancing Women’s Mental Health

Women’s mental health is shaped by unique biological and hormonal factors throughout every stage of life, yet these connections are often underrecognized, contributing to gaps in awareness, diagnosis, and access to care.

Join the Economic Club of Canada for a timely discussion on the future of women’s mental health, examining advances in research and care, the importance of early recognition and timely access to treatment, and the collaborative actions needed to improve outcomes for women across Canada.

Featuring:
> Dr. Ariel Dalfen, MD, FRCPC, Co-Founder and CEO, BRIA
> Sarah Downey, President and CEO, CAMH
> Dr. Simone Vigod, Professor and the Labatt Family Chair of the Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
Staff Psychiatrist and Shirley A. Brown Memorial Chair in Women’s Mental Health Research, Women's College Hospital

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Delta Hotels Toronto
Register to Attend 🍁: https://www.economicclub.ca/advancing-womens-mental-health

Registration Now Open 🍁 | Mind Matters: Advancing Women’s Mental HealthWomen’s mental health is shaped by unique biologi...
08/25/2026

Registration Now Open 🍁 | Mind Matters: Advancing Women’s Mental Health

Women’s mental health is shaped by unique biological and hormonal factors throughout every stage of life, yet these connections are often underrecognized, contributing to gaps in awareness, diagnosis, and access to care.

Join the Economic Club of Canada for a timely discussion on the future of women’s mental health, examining advances in research and care, the importance of early recognition and timely access to treatment, and the collaborative actions needed to improve outcomes for women across Canada.

Featuring:
> Dr. Ariel Dalfen, MD, FRCPC, Co-Founder and CEO, BRIA
> Dr. Sarah Downey, President and CEO, CAMH
> Dr. Simone Vigod, Professor and the Labatt Family Chair of the Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Delta Hotels Toronto
Register to Attend 🍁: https://www.economicclub.ca/advancing-womens-mental-health

Voices from the ECC Podium | During our conversation, Scaling What Works: Advancing Healthcare Excellence Across Canada,...
08/20/2026

Voices from the ECC Podium | During our conversation, Scaling What Works: Advancing Healthcare Excellence Across Canada, Dr. Jennifer Zelmer highlighted one of the central challenges facing Canada's healthcare system: ensuring proven solutions reach the people and communities that can benefit from them.

"Canada's biggest health care challenge may not be discovering what works. We're pretty good at that. It may be learning how to make what works available and adapt it to everyone who could benefit."

– Dr. Jennifer Zelmer, President & CEO, Healthcare Excellence Canada

Scaling What Works: Advancing Healthcare Excellence Across Canada
Economic Club of Canada | June 9, 2026

Follow us for more conversations on the issues, opportunities, and challenges influencing Canada's economy.

08/18/2026

Reflecting on our recent event, Scaling What Works in Health and Health Care, a timely conversation on how proven innovations in care can be adapted and spread across Canada’s health systems.

Moderated by Dr. Jennifer Zelmer ( ), the panel featured Mohit Arora (Full Culture), Dr. Kate Mulligan (Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing), and Stephen Samis (Samis Health Policy Consulting Inc.).

The conversation explored people‑centred and equity‑focused approaches to care, the spread of social prescribing and community‑based models, the role of pan‑Canadian organizations in connecting jurisdictions and sharing learning, and the system and policy conditions needed to enable safe innovation, leadership, and trust at scale.

Thank you to our sponsors: Healthcare Excellence Canada and .

Follow us for more conversations that influence how Canada's economy takes shape.

Registration Now Open | Canada’s Insurance CEOs: Leading Through Risk, Resilience, and ChangeCanada’s insurance sector i...
08/17/2026

Registration Now Open | Canada’s Insurance CEOs: Leading Through Risk, Resilience, and Change

Canada’s insurance sector is facing rising claims costs, regulatory complexity, technological disruption, and changing customer expectations.

Join the Economic Club of Canada for an exclusive discussion with the leaders of Canada’s major insurance companies as they examine how the industry is responding to these pressures and positioning for long-term growth.

Featuring:
> David Harney, President and CEO, Great-West Lifeco Inc and Canada Life
> Denis Ricard, President and CEO, iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)
> Kevin Strain, President and CEO, Sun Life
> Phil Witherington, President and CEO, Manulife
> Nik Nanos CM, ICD.D, Chief Data Scientist and Founder, Nanos Research (Moderator)

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Westin Harbour Castle
Register to Attend: https://www.economicclub.ca/canada-insurance-ceos-2026

Address

Toronto, ON

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18887746290

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Economic Club of Canada posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Economic Club of Canada:

Shortcuts

Share

Category