Press Releases
Business Leader Gwyn Morgan to Speak at Vancouver Board of Trade
Action Canada and the Vancouver Board of Trade are partnering to host Canadian business leader Gwyn Morgan, vice-chairman of Encana Corp., at the Board of Trade luncheon October 19, 12:00-2:00 p.m., in the Crystal Pavilion, Pan Pacific Hotel.
Morgan, who established one of Canada’s largest companies, is in town to lead Action Canada Fellows in a dialogue session on Enterprise in Canada at the Action Canada Vancouver working conference.
At the Board of Trade luncheon, Morgan will speak about Freedom of enterprise, ethical values and leadership: Reflections on the pursuit of business as a calling. more…
Future Canadian Leaders Awarded $20,000 Action Canada Fellowships
Fifteen exceptional young Canadians from across the country are the new 2006/2007 Action Canada Fellows.
They include Ottawa lawyer Benjamin Shinewald, Toronto federal prosecutor Jason Mitschele, Toronto physician David Kelton, Montreal composer Darren Fung, Toronto investment consultant Jane Ambachtsheer, Ottawa Supreme Court clerk Sana Halwani and Rick Nielsen, a Whitehorse entrepreneur who is chief of staff to the Yukon Premier.
Selected for their outstanding leadership initiative and commitment to Canada, each Fellow receives $20,000 and participates in Action Canada’s unique, 10-month program focused on leadership development and Canadian public policy issues. This year’s fellowship theme is Enterprise in Canada which includes a focus on economic and business development, innovation and entrepreneurship. more…
Nunavut Leaders to Participate in Action Canada Conference
Nunavut’s local and territorial leaders, as well as federal government representatives will participate in a series of events May 27 to June 4 in Nunavut with 16 of Canada’s most inspiring young leaders – Action Canada Fellows.
Jack Anawak, Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs, Elisapee Sheutiapik, Mayor of Iqaluit, Jose Kusugak, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), and Mary Simon, former Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs will be among those who participate in briefing sessions and a Nunavut Leaders Dialogue Dinner during Action Canada’s week-long Nunavut working conference on arctic sovereignty. more…
E-Mentoring Program Returns to Selected Yukon Schools
An e-mentoring and leadership program for grade nine Yukon students returns May 8 in four Yukon schools.
The DreamCatcher Yukon program, created by a group of Action Canada Fellows and piloted last year at Carcross Community School in Carcross, proved so successful that this year it is receiving funding from both the Yukon Department of Education and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
“Our purpose is to address the high drop-out rates from high school,” explains Action Canada alumnus Josh Silvertown, who helped introduce the program last year and helped expand the program this year. “We want to empower kids to understand the value of staying in school.” more…
Action Canada Fellows to Visit Nunavut, Explore Arctic Soverignty
During a week-long working conference May 27-June 4, 2006, 16 of Canada’s most inspiring young adults will visit Nunavut to explore important public policy issues related to arctic sovereignty.
These young adults are Action Canada Fellows – Canada’s next generation of leaders. They’re in the midst of learning about the requirements and responsibilities of leadership in public service, elected office and executive positions in non-governmental organizations and the private sector as they participate in Action Canada’s 10-month leadership program. more…
Two Action Canada Alumni Among Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women
The Women’s Executive Network recently named Action Canada alumni Roxanne Joyal (04/05 cohort) and Karen Caputo (03/04 cohort) in the ‘future leaders’ category of a 2005 awards list recognizing Canada’s 100 most powerful women.
Joyal, a lawyer, was selected for her work with Free the Children International, a group striving to eliminate child exploitation around the world. Joyal has been working and spearheading initiatives with this group since its inception and is a founding staff member. She also works with Leaders Today as the lead facilitator and development manager for the Leaders Today Kenya School of the Savanah. more…
