News & Ideas – Page 22 – Canada 2020

2020 Live Episode 17: On location at Women Deliver in Vancouver

The 2019 Women Deliver conference was held in Vancouver, B.C. and hosted thousands of attendees from across the globe. It is the largest gathering on gender equality with a focus on the health, rights, and wellbeing of girls and women. The 2020 Network team was on the ground to speak with activists, politicians, and community groups about the benefits of investing in women, how to advocate on behalf of all women, and what it will take to build a more gender-balanced world.

/Thread 50: MPs grill tech giants, JWR & Philpott go Independent, and Scheer’s immigration plan

Host Sarah Turnbull is back in Ottawa with /Thread panelists Shannon Proudfoot of Maclean's, and David Reevely of The Canadian Press. The trio discuss takeaways from the International Grand Committee on Big Data, Privacy, and Democracy, former Liberal cabinet ministers Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott’s decision to go Independent, and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s immigration plan.

/Thread 49: A new Digital Charter, NAFTA 2.0 progress, and the Liberal’s media bailout plan

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by Toronto panelists Marieke Walsh of iPolitics and Murad Hemmadi of The Logic. The trio discuss: The Liberal government's release of Canada's new Digital Charter as a part of the feds larger digital strategy, why a ratified NAFTA 2.0 is looking more likely with the arrival of U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence next week in Ottawa, and the details of the Liberal's media bailout plan.

/Thread 48: The Mark Norman affair, politicians dive into climate talk, and Alabama’s abortion ban

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by /Thread panelists Shannon Proudfoot of Maclean's, and David Reevely of The Canadian Press. The three catch up after a week away to discuss the latest in the Mark Norman affair, how politicians at the federal and provincial level are pitching their climate plans, and the fallout from Alabama's strict abortion ban.

Videos & Photos

A conversation with President Barack Obama, hosted by Canada 2020

Photos from Canada 2020's largest event ever with President Barack Obama. May 31st, 2019 at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, moderated by Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke.

2020 Live Episode 16: On location at Collision tech conference in Toronto

Thousands gathered at the Collision tech conference in Toronto last week, the first time the global forum has taken place in Canada. The 2020 Network was there to capture the thoughts of entrepreneurs and tech gurus who spoke about where the industry is headed, how the tech sector is working to become more diverse, and how Canada, and specifically Toronto, is attracting innovators. You'll hear from thought leaders like Toronto Mayor John Tory, the co-founder of Collision Paddy Cosgrave, and more.

Tobi Lütke to moderate conversation with President Barack Obama

We're pleased to announce that Shopify co-founder and CEO Tobi Lütke will moderate a conversation with President Barack Obama at the Canadian Tire Centre on May 31st.

2020 Live Episode 15: In Conversation with the Minister of Health, Ginette Petitpas Taylor

Hon. Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, joins Alex Paterson in the Canada 2020 studio to discuss the future of Canada's pharmacare plan just months before the release of the Pharmacare Advisory Council's final report. The report will include specific recommendations on the program's design and delivery. Listen to hear Minister Petitpas Taylor take questions from a live studio audience about the scope, shape, and goals of a national pharmacare plan.

Over 1000 Ottawa-area youth to attend Canada 2020 event with President Obama

May 22 2019 (Ottawa) – Canada 2020 is pleased to announce a civic partnership with a number of community groups and youth-focused organizations ahead of next week’s event with President Barack Obama, happening on May 31st, 2019 at the Canadian...

© 2025 Canada 2020. All Rights Reserved.