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Tuesday, 24 June 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Upper Canada Room, 12:00 PM
“Creating a Healthy Environment for Canada's Children and Youth”There are few things more important than making sure our children and youth enjoy a healthy and safe environment. Dr. Leitch's recent ground-breaking report for the federal government, "Reaching for the Top: A Report by the Federal Advisor on Healthy Children and Youth" tackles the difficult issues affecting child and youth health in Canada today. Based on her personal experiences as a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon and the first-hand accounts she gathered during her recent pan-Canadian consultations, Dr. Leitch will describe what we all need to do to make sure Canada becomes the best jurisdiction in the world in which to raise a child.
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Wednesday, 18 June 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ontario Room- 12:00 PM In A Joint Meeting With The Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada, Toronto Branch
“Annual Canada Day Luncheon”Drawing on anecdotes from both his business and personal life, Mr. O’Dea will talk on some of the wonderful opportunities just over the horizon for Canadian entrepreneurs and business people. Frank O’Dea’s rags to riches story of triumph over adversity is one that is astonishing and truly inspiring. From living on the street and against all odds, O’Dea became one of Canada''s most successful and celebrated entrepreneurs, founding numerous businesses, including The Second Cup. In addition to his string of business successes, Frank''s achievements in the not-for-profit sector, both in Canada and worldwide, are extraordinary, having co-founded Street Kids International, Canadian Landmine Foundation and co-chaired the original War Child (Canada). Among his many honours, Frank has been named an officer of the Order of Canada and received an Honourary Doctor of Laws Degree from Royal Roads University. Visit www.frankodea.com to see and hear Frank in action.
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Thursday, 12 June 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Imperial Room, 12:00 PM
“The IT Talent Gap: Answering Canada’s Greatest Human Capital Challenge”The competitiveness of Canadian enterprise relies more and more on our access to information and communications technologies. Those technologies, in turn, rely on the highly trained people that create them, run them and push them into new areas of economic life. A growing and increasingly serious shortage in Canada’s information technology talent pool, however, is putting that connection at risk. As IT skills ‘shortages’ become skills ‘emergencies,’ the situation is becoming Canada’s greatest human capital challenge. That challenge, and what we can do about it, is the subject of Bell Enterprise Group President Stéphane Boisvert’s address to the Empire Club of Canada. Mr. Boisvert will focus on three main messages. First, he will share new evidence about the far-reaching consequences of the problem for both firms and the national economy. Second, Mr. Boisvert will share his vision of how we must act decisively to generate the skills, the professionals and the talent to ensure that Canadian enterprise remains both innovative and competitive. Finally, he will outline how a growing new national coalition focused on the problem is gathering momentum. As it draws strength from collaborative leadership in key strategic sectors – enterprise, government and educational institutions – this coalition is beginning to answer Canada’s greatest human capital challenge.
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Thursday, 5 June 2008Le Meridien King Edward (37 King St. E., Toronto), Sovereign Ballroom, 12:00 PM
“Corporate Governance Regulation: Are We Missing the Mark?”Mr. Jeffrey Orr, President and Chief Executive Officer of Power Financial Corporation, will discuss the state of governance regulation in Canada. The public equity markets in this country are populated by a relatively high proportion of companies with controlling shareholders. Mr. Orr will explore the importance of a governance regulatory system that works effectively in this environment. He will highlight possible unintended consequences of excessively prescriptive governance regulation. With roots in Montreal going back to 1925, the Power group has grown to become an important presence in the financial services industry, controlling leading Canadian companies in life and health insurance, mutual funds and financial planning.
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Thursday, 22 May 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Imperial Room - 12:00 PM
“The Role of Nuclear Power in Canada's Emergence as a Global Energy Superpower”As energy commodity prices rise and the need for affordable, sustainable and clean sources of power increases around the world, it is clear that Canada's rich resource base will make us a global energy superpower. The oil and gas story of the west and off-shore isn't the full story of what Canada can contribute to the worlds energy needs. The nuclear technology developed in Canada by AECL should be an important part of the mix as well. Hugh MacDiarmid joined AECL in January, 2008 with a mandate to bring the latest generation of nuclear power technologies developed in Canada to market and to make AECL a world player in the coming nuclear power renaissance. In this, his first major speech as CEO, Mr. MacDiarmid will share his vision for the future of nuclear power around the world and the role AECL will play in that market
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Thursday, 15 May 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Imperial Room, 12:00 PM
“Canada's Aboriginal Workforce - Helping Our Labour Market”Minister Strahl will be speaking about the importance of Aboriginal participation in the National economy and how it affects the prosperity of all Canadians. The Minister will also provide an update on proposed specific claims legislation, which will help to improve certainty for businesses seeking to operate on Aboriginal land. Chuck Strahl was first elected to Parliament in 1993. In 2004, Mr. Strahl was selected by his parliamentary colleagues to serve as Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons and Chairman of Committees of the Whole. Previous to becoming Deputy Speaker, Mr. Strahl was Critic for Democratic Reform, for Northern Economic Development, for Cultural Industries, for the Deputy Prime Minister, for Industry and for the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. In 2006, he was named Agriculture Minister before becoming Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development in 2007.
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Thursday, 8 May 2008CARLU (444 Yonge Street, Tel. 416- 597-1931), Concert Hall - 12:00 PM
“IN HONOUR OF CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK -
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Imperial Room, 12:00 PM
“Retail Trends - The Leading Edge of Change In Consumer Businesses”Retail is a leading bellwether of social, demographic, economic and other trends, which forecast future changes in Canada and its station in the global community. This talk will focus on the international and Canadian trends that can be clearly observed in retail, how they distinguish between the winners and losers in retail, and how these trends will affect Canada broadly and its non-retail industries. The major trends that will be discussed are: 1. Defining consumer diversity as broader than gender and other traditional elements to include new dimensions such as attitudinal and lifestyle diversity and why this diversity is continuing to increase. 2. How increasing diversity is creating higher demand for manufacturing to reduce costs and product development time and offer more product types at a lower cost. 3. Linking the need for lower manufacturing costs to support an expanding product offering to the rise of internationalism and how new competitor threats have been created and how they can be managed.
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Friday, 25 April 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ballroom - 12:00 PM
“Worldwide Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS):
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Thursday, 17 April 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Concert Hall - 12:00 - 2:00 PM
“Competing visions of America: the race to be the next US President”For the first time in 56 years, no incumbent President or Vice President will run in the US Presidential election. This ensures, with near certainty, the next occupant of the world’s most powerful office will usher in a new era of American politics. But how will this era be defined, and what will be its key priorities? This has yet to be determined, as both parties remain engaged in intense and competitive races to nominate their Presidential candidate and formulate their platforms. At an upcoming Empire Club luncheon, former US Ambassadors to Canada, James Blanchard (D) and Paul Cellucci (R), will provide expert analysis on leading candidates, key election themes, potential outcomes and what all this may mean to Canada. Hosted by the Globe and Mail’s Washington columnist and correspondent, John Ibbitson, this event provides a unique opportunity to gain insight and perspective on the 2008 US Presidential election. About the Speakers: James Blanchard was Ambassador to Canada from 1993 to 1996. During this time, he managed a broad range of issues between the United States and Canada, providing support critical to the passage of both NAFTA and the Open Skies Agreement. Prior to his appointment, he served two terms as Governor of Michigan(1983-1991) and four terms as a member of the United States Congress (1975-1983). Ambassador Blanchard is currently a partner in the office of the global law firm of DLA Piper U.S. (www.dlapiper.com/us). In 1998, he wrote Behind the Embassy Door. Paul Cellucci was Ambassador to Canada from 2001 to 2005. He wrote Unquiet Diplomacy about his time in Canada, exploring the unique relationship between Canada and America during years immediately following 9/11. Prior to his diplomatic appointment, Ambassador Cellucci served as Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts from 1997 to 2001 and Lieutenant Governor from 1991 to 1997. He currently is Special Counsel at the law firm of McCarter & English, LLP (www.mccarter.com) in Boston. John Ibbitson has worked as a reporter, columnist and correspondent in Canada and the United States. He currently works for the Globe and Mail as Washington columnist and correspondent. Outside journalism, his writing includes political analysis, with Promised Land: Inside the Mike Harris Revolution and Loyal No More: Ontario's Struggle for a Separate Destiny.
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Wednesday, 9 April 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ballroom- 12:00 PM
“Canada’s Life and Health Insurance Industry – What You May Not Know”Peter McCarthy, President and CEO of AIG Life of Canada is the current Chair of the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association. Peter’s address to The Empire Club of Canada will provide insights into the significant challenges facing the life and health insurance industry today. He will elaborate on the industry's views with respect to the ongoing debate on Canada's health care system and the important role that the industry plays in providing Canadians with access to the health care services that they need. Mr. McCarthy will also speak to the life and health insurance industry's growing presence in the international arena.
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Tuesday, 8 April 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ballroom - 12:00 PM
“Canada's Contribution to NATO Operations: A Vital Commitment.”General John Craddock, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, leads Allied Command Operations and is responsible for the overall direction and conduct of NATO’s military operations . He is coming to The Empire Club just days after NATO’s annual summit, this year in Bucharest, where heads of state and government have conferred on the future size and scope of NATO, current operations and other pressing issues surrounding the Alliance. General Craddock will outline the singular challenges and opportunities of NATO’s operation in Afghanistan. As well, he will explain the essential role that Canada and its 39 partner nations are playing in increasing collective security around the globe.
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Wednesday, 26 March 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Canadian Room, 7:30 AM In A Joint Meeting With The Canadian Club of Toronto
“Ontario Budget 2008”The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto and are pleased to announce that Ontario Finance Minister Dwight Duncan will discuss the 2008 Ontario budget over breakfast on March 26th. Dwight Duncan was first elected to the Ontario legislature in 1995, and was re-elected in 1999, 2003 and 2007. Duncan has previously served as Minister of Energy and Chair of Cabinet, Chair of Management Board of Cabinet, as well as Government House Leader. Duncan is a lifelong resident of Windsor. From 1987 to 1995, Duncan served as an administrator at Brentwood Recovery Centre, Canada’s largest alcohol and drug recovery centre. He sat on Windsor City Council from 1988 to 1994. A graduate of McGill University and the University of Windsor, Duncan has degrees in economics and commerce, as well as a MBA. He has one son, Sean. For Reservations visit www.canadianclub.org or call 416-364-6649 /416 364-5591
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Thursday, 28 February 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ballroom - 12:00 PM
“India’s Economic Growth – Opportunity for Canadians!”This presentation will explore the phenomenal growth rate of over 8% in the last three years in the Indian economy, which is the seventh largest in the World. On February 28th Hari Panday will discuss:
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Wednesday, 27 February 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ballroom - 7:30 AM In A Joint Meeting With The Canadian Club of Toronto
“Post-Budget Address”The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto are pleased to welcome Finance Minister James M. Flaherty to a special post-budget presentation. Mr. Flaherty's budget will be presented to Canadians on Tuesday, February 26 and on Wednesday morning he will address members and guests of the two Clubs.
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Wednesday, 20 February 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ontario Room- 12:00 PM
“New Knowledge For A New World”Creating new knowledge is one of the most cherished functions of a university. But in a time of growing global competitiveness, the greatest responsibility of the university is to disseminate that knowledge quickly. On February 20, Dr. Mamdouh Shoukri will discuss the role of universities in developing effective mechanisms to ensure society is able to rapidly adapt new knowledge.
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Thursday, 7 February 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Upper Canada Room - 12:00 PM
“Canadian Regional Subsidies: Killing the Golden Goose and Weakening Canada”Canadian Regional Subsidies including equalization are the opposite of what they seem. Rather than being beneficial, they have impeded the growth of all regions and have resulted in public services that are far more accessible in recipient jurisdictions than in Ontario and Alberta. They have also locked Ontario, the home of more than a third of all Canadians, in a financial vise which darkly shadows its future. Mr. MacKinnon will conclude his presentation with several suggestions for the Ontario Government and the Ontario Caucuses of all federal parties to address this fundamental problem and to begin to reverse the extensive damage done by it.
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Friday, 1 February 2008Munk Centre for International Studies
“Pakistan's Impending Election: Local Consequences; Global Implications”This is a special event. There will be a panel discussion as well. Admission is free but seating is limited. Please see details here.
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Wednesday, 16 January 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ballroom - 12:00 PM
“The Business Case for Health and Safety”Mr. Mahoney will address how setting high health and safety standards can significantly reduce company costs and give businesses a competitive edge in their industry. Leading by example, his goal is to help businesses and municipalities improve workplace health and safety in their role as employers and community leaders.
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Thursday, 10 January 2008Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Osgoode Ballroom, 12:00 PM
“Canada-US Relations”As a longtime observer of politics in Canada throughout her many years as a journalist, Pamela always offers insight into the real workings of the political process, which of course includes the role of the ever-morphing media. Her common sense views have been shaped by her rural roots, her early days as a social worker, and a lifetime as an observer of people, national culture, international relationships, including those between countries. Her time as a diplomat in New York post 9/11 provided a unique vantage point on a crucial and transformative time in our history and now, living a cross-border life, Pamela offers her own informed take on the state of the two nations who have the largest and most integrated economic relationship in the world. So whether as a social worker, journalist, entrepreneur, diplomat or corporate director, Pamela has always believed that it's always about the relationship, and our ability to listen and truly hear what is being said by the other.
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Thursday, 3 January 2008Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Concert Hall - 12:00 PM
DISCOVER FROM THREE INDUSTRY LEADERS HOW 2008 WILL SHAPE YOUR PORTFOLIO … Will credit factors impact economic drivers or should allocations to equity and fixed income markets emphasize hard commodity assets? As the 2008 RRSP season launches, examine themes that will drive international equity, fixed income and commodity markets.
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Thursday, 13 December 2007Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Canadian Room - 12:00 PM
Celebrating Volunteerism and Community. Recognizing Individuals who make this City a better place as well as recognizing our Troops abroad.
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Monday, 10 December 2007Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Concert Hall - 12:00 PM In A Joint Meeting With The Canadian Club of Toronto
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Wednesday, 28 November 2007Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Imperial Room, 12:00 PM
“Terrorism and political risk – a key challenge for global business?”Global business leaders believe they are operating in an increasingly dangerous world and are spending more management time focusing on terrorism and the risk of political violence, reveals research undertaken this year by Lloyd’s of London with the Economist Intelligence Unit. However, the reality is that 21st century terrorism is not restricted to certain fixed ‘hot spots’, and solutions are rarely simple when it comes to dealing with political violence in emerging markets. In an age of increasing globalisation, Lord Levene argues that understanding terrorism and political violence has never been more important for business. Drawing on over 300 years of insurance expertise at Lloyd’s, he shares his views on what company executives can do to protect their business and take advantage of the opportunities globalisation presents.
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Wednesday, 21 November 2007Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Imperial Room, 12:00 PM
“Canada-Hong Kong-China - An aviation perspective”Philippe Lacamp, Vice President Canada, Cathay Pacific Airways draws on his experience of working for one of the world's best airlines, and the largest Asian carrier in Canada, to comment on the economic importance that airlines can represent and how to use the unique nature of Hong Kong to unlock the Canadian potential in China, the world's fastest growing market.
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Friday, 16 November 2007Le Royal Meridien King Edward Hotel, Sovereign Room - 12 Noon
“New Approaches and Partnerships to Meet Today's Labour Market Challenges”For the last 50 years it was the labour force that was the single greatest contributor to Canada's economic expansion. Between 1956 and 2006 our labour force increased by nearly 200%. But those heady days are long behind us. Going forward, over the next 50 years, it is projected to increase by just eleven per cent. Now is the time to think about our future; a future that will be increasingly dependent on the quality of our labour force. Join the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development as he outlines our desire to do better, build better and better respond to our challenging environment by taking advantage of the many opportunities before us.
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Friday, 9 November 2007Metropolitan Hotel Toronto, Mandarin Ballroom - 12:00 PM In A Joint Meeting With The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association
“A New Direction for Hong Kong = New Opportunities for Canadian Business”In his first visit to Canada as Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mr. Frederick Ma Si-hang will discuss the Government’s “New Direction for Hong Kong”, which outlines ways in which the Special Administrative Region encourages foreign investment and trade, especially as it pertains to business opportunities between Mainland China and other nations including Canada. After graduation from the university, Mr. Ma joined The Chase Manhattan Bank and has worked for the Bank in Hong Kong, New York and Toronto till 1980. He joined Pitfield Mackay Ross in 1980 as a bank analyst and became one of the best known bank analysts in Canada. Mr. Ma first joined the Government as the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury in July 2002 and in July of 2007 he was appointed Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development. Mr Ma has more than 20 years experience in the global financial services industry and has worked in New York, Toronto and London.
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Wednesday, 24 October 2007Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ontario Room - 12 Noon
“Innovation for the Nation: Canada Post in Changing Times”Canada Post is such an integral part of the everyday life of Canadians that many people take its existence for granted. The fact is that each day of the work week, more than 70,000 Canada Post employees work together to deliver 40 million messages, physical pieces of mail and parcels, while serving a network of more than 14 million points of call. Maintaining service at these levels is a challenge – and doing so in an ever-changing multi-media global environment, makes this task all the more daunting. How is Canada Post confronting a present and future that offer consumers more choice and channels of communication than ever before? Join President and CEO Moya Greene as she explains how Canada Post is changing – in sometimes dramatic ways – to better serve Canadians.
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Friday, 12 October 2007Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ontario Room - 12 Noon
“Putting Patients First®, Putting an End to Rhetoric”CMA President Dr. Brian Day will speak about his vision of a health care system that is committed to patient care. Achieving this vision hinges on setting aside political posturing about the health care system and building a system that works for patients, not the other way around. Dr. Day will also explore options, expose myths and present a clear plan of action to elevate health care from the stale and ineffectual debates that have impeded our ability to solve the access to care woes plaguing patients.
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Thursday, 4 October 2007Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Tudor Rooms - 12 Noon
G.R.(Randy) Barber, President of the International Churchill Society – Canada, speaks on the life accomplishments of one of the world’s greatest citizens: Winston S. Churchill. Born in 1874, Sir Winston lived a breadth of life full of adventure and renown until his death in 1965. He served under six British Monarchs, from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth the Second. During his lifetime, fourteen Canadian Prime Ministers from Sir John A. Macdonald to Lester B. Pearson, and eighteen U.S. Presidents from Ulysses S. Grant to Lyndon B. Johnson, shared the world stage with him. In his talk, titled ‘Winston Churchill: An introduction to the man and his life’ Mr. Barber recounts numerous anecdotes and little known facts beyond Churchill the war leader. Myths will be shattered with revelations about this extraordinary Renaissance man.
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Wednesday, 3 October 2007Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Concert Hall - 12 Noon In A Joint Meeting With
Premier McGuinty joins us October 3 to outline the Liberal platform for 2007 and beyond. Please call 416-364-5590 to reserve tickets or a table.
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Thursday, 27 September 2007Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Osgood Ballroom - 12 Noon, In A Joint Meeting With
John Tory has spent his entire adult life demonstrating the difference that strong leadership can make to an organization and the lives of those it touches. He has led record-breaking multi-million dollar fundraising campaigns for St. Michael’s Hospital and the Metro Toronto United Way, rescued the faltering Canadian Football League, and provided executive leadership as CEO to Rogers Media and Rogers Cable. He has also been a leader-mentor to fledgling organizations like Unity for Autism and CareerBridge. Now he is campaigning to put those same exceptional leadership skills to work for the people of Ontario in the upcoming provincial election. Join John Tory on September 27th and hear him talk about his vision for a better Ontario: “leadership matters”.
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Tuesday, 25 September 2007Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, Dominion Ballroom - 12 Noon
“Alberta - Canada’s Engine of Growth.”Alberta’s boom is Canada’s boom: Alberta's contribution to national prosperity, and its role in building a strong, united Canada. As a stable supplier of energy to North America, and an emerging global energy player, what are the potential benefits and challenges for Albertans, and Canadians generally, and how might they be reflected on the international stage? These questions and more will be answered by the Honourable Ed Stelmach, Premier of Alberta, on Tuesday, September 25, 2007.
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Thursday, 20 September 2007Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ballroom - 12 Noon
“Why Pay More & Get Less? Taking on Canada's Protected Wireless Market”Canada's wireless market is protected from foreign competition. Today, just three companies dominate the Canadian market, and as a result Canadians pay higher wireless costs than Europeans, Asians, and Americans. In the mid-90¹s Canada led the world in wireless usage, we now rank 29th out of 30 OECD countries. As Ottawa holds a critical new wireless spectrum auction this fall, Mr. Péladeau has a plan to deliver more wireless choice and better services at lower costs.
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