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Dr. Christine Williams is an immunologist and currently serving as Acting President at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR). She is also the Executive Director at the Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium. and ACCESS, the national pediatric cancer research network.
Whiffers enjoyed an excellent presentation and discussion with a dedicated and passionate researcher. Her message was inspiring and left us with an optimistic outlook for even better care and treatment for people with cancer. Dr Williams referenced Common Sense Oncology: Outcomes That Matter for a discussion of a recalibrated approach that is more patient centred and prioritizes equitable cancer care.
Continue reading Christine Williams, PhD, “Moonshots & Groundshots” at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, February 25, 2025
Jonathan Hillel Kay (born 1968) is a Canadian journalist. He is a Quillette editor, writer and podcast host; a TEDX speaker, podcast guest, an op-ed writer at The National Post (Canada); and a member of the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (Canada) board of advisors. His work has appeared in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Atlantic, Foreign Affairs, Le Point, Skeptic, Foreign Policy, Canadian Lawyer, Gotham, Critic, and Canadian Jewish News. He was the editor-in-chief of The Walrus (2014–2017) and a regular contributor to Commentary and the New York Post. Kay describes himself as an avid tennis and board game enthusiast, and sometimes has incorporated his passion for both pursuits into his journalism.
Continue reading Jonathan Kay, “The State of the Media in Canada” Quillette editor and podcast host, January 28, 2025
Ontario is facing record-breaking food bank usage
— what’s driving the surge?
Neil Hetherington joined Daily Bread Food Bank as CEO in January 2018. Neil began his career in project management at Tridel Construction, Canada’s largest condominium developer. In September 2000, he made a career change by joining Habitat for Humanity Toronto, at the time as the youngest CEO of a Habitat affiliate in the world. Continue reading Neil Hetherington, CEO, Daily Bread Food Bank, November 26, 2024
An Evening with Marie Henein
Ms. Marie Henein is
widely recognized as one of the most prominent litigators in Canada, with extensive experience as lead counsel on high-profile criminal, civil, and regulatory cases. In addition to her broad criminal law practice, Ms. Henein’s experience includes acting as lead counsel for plaintiffs and defendants in class actions and in respect of major civil and commercial disputes. Ms. Henein has argued at all levels of court, including the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Continue reading Marie Henein LL.M., Partner, Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP, October 29, 2024
John Howard Tory, OOnt KC, (born May 28, 1954) is a Canadian broadcaster, businessman, and former politician who served as the 65th mayor of Toronto from 2014 to 2023. John first spoke to the Whiff in March 26, 2014: Who does Toronto need in the Mayor’s office next fall?
Continue reading John Tory – The Challenges Facing Toronto, September 24, 2024
The 2024 June Bash returned to the RCYC on the Island on Monday, June 3rd. We were again lucky and enjoyed another lovely early summer evening as we had at the very successful post-pandemic 2023 June Bash.
The event ticket was $125 per person and it included:
a launch pass to the island;
a veranda reception with hors d’oeuvres from 6 -7;
followed by a fine dinner with wine in the ballroom.
Peter Baines again arranged for a short tour of the RCYC’s island facilities conducted by RCYC Archivist and Curator, Beverley Darville.
The Whiff is again privileged to hear from the eminent criminal lawyer, James Lockyer. He first spoke to us in April 2010 about “Wrongful Convictions in Canada“ and updated us again at the February 2022 Whiff@Home meeting on “Miscarriages of Justice in Canada“. As our April speaker, he will help us understand the current failings of the Canadian Bail Process, what has been done to try to fix it and discuss what he believes is necessary to protect the innocent and maintain the public’s confidence in the administration of justice. Continue reading James Lockyer C.M., “Is Canada’s Bail System Broken?” April 30, 2024
