Luncheon Series
The Churchill Society Luncheon Series features keynote speeches from
public figures on the great issues in parliamentary democracy - both in
Canada and around the world.
The
luncheon series began in 1984 taking the form
primarily of panel discussions, presentations, lectures and debates. Guests
included academics, active and retired parliamentarians and journalists. These popular events were held
at the University Club, Albany Club, Royal Canadian Military Institute and Trinity College. Speakers included journalist and
former MP, Douglas Fisher, The Honourable Barney Danson, The
Honourable Robert Stanfield and other distinguished Canadians.
Recent speakers
The
Honourable Bob Rae PC OC O. Ont.
21st Premier of
Ontario, Fellow of the Forum
of Federations
Topic: "Building
Iraq’s constitutional foundations
March 8, 2006
Steve Paikin
co-host of
the TV Ontario programme 'Studio 2' and the host of 'Diplomatic
Immunity'.
Topic: Public Triumph, Private Tragedy.
June 15, 2005
Sean Conway
Former
Ontario Cabinet Minister & Dean of the Ontario Legislature
Topic: "Issues in Democratic Reform"
March 9, 2005
Peter MacKay MP
Deputy Leader,
Conservative Party of Canada
Topic:
"Parliamentary
Democracy... In A Minority Parliament"
November 29, 2004
The Honourable
Michael Bryant MPP
Ontario
Attorney General & Minister for Democratic Renewal
Topic: "Democratic Renewal"
February 3, 2004
