The London Women’s Forum and the Government of Ontario invites you to a breakfast forum at Canada House on Wednesday 24th May. In light of Canada’s 150th birthday and the “London is Open” campaign, we will highlight the importance of immigrants and women to the economic growth, innovation and international impact of Toronto and London, the world’s two most diverse and dynamic cities.
The session will be hosted by the High Commissioner for Canada to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Janice Charette and Ontario’s Minister of International Trade, the Honourable Michael Chan.
08:30-09:00: Networking and registration
09:00-09:05: Welcome, context setting on importance of women and immigrants to global economies. Peter Bishop, Deputy CEO, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Aaron Rosland (Counsellor, Commercial – Ontario)
09:05-09:25: “In Conversation with…” Minister Michael Chan, Ontario Minister of International Trade. Aaron Rosland and Minister Chan will discuss Minister Chan’s experience as a successful immigrant entrepreneur from Hong Kong and how he is driving inclusivity and internationalisation from a political position
09:30-10:15: Women’s International Impact
· Marion Leslie: Chair, London Women’s Forum & Managing Director, Enterprise Business, Thomson Reuters
· Angelique Mohring: CEO, GainX
· Georgia Hanias: Head of Global Communications and Diversity Programmes, Innovate Finance
These senior female panelists will explore women’s influence on international business and how they are key to the growing commercial relationship between Canada and the UK
10:15-10:20: Concluding remarks from Canadian High Commissioner, Janice Charette
10:20-11:00: Networking