Welcome to the Canadian Clubs of Alberta online!

THIS IS A FREE ONLINE EVENT. Zoom login details will be emailed to you two days prior the webinar, and again in the hours just prior to the webinar on November 18th. A final reminder that also includes the Zoom link will be sent 10 minutes before the webinar begins. Questions may be posed at any time by using the Chat function.

Note that the Zoom details will NOT be posted on this Eventbrite page.

Making Inclusive Leadership a Reality

OUR SPEAKER:

Arlene Strom, Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel, Suncor Energy

Arlene Strom, Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Suncor Energy, is responsible for all legal matters across the corporation. Arlene is also the Chair of the Suncor Energy Foundation as well as Chair of Suncor’s Inclusion & Diversity Council.

Since joining Suncor in September 2003, Arlene has held a number of leadership positions within the company. Arlene most recently served as the Vice President of Sustainability & Communications. In that role, Arlene was responsible for stakeholder and aboriginal relations, community investment, communications and sustainability, including the management of the Suncor Energy Foundation. Prior to joining Suncor she practiced corporate and securities law in Calgary.

Arlene is the Chair of the Suncor Energy Foundation as well as Chair of Suncor’s Inclusion and Diversity Council where she is a champion for Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation. She is also the Chair of the Alberta Lieutenant Governor’s Arts Awards Foundation and a member of the University of Calgary Management Advisory Council for the Haskayne School of Business.

Arlene has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Trinity Western University, a Master of Arts degree in Public Policy and an LLB from the University of British Columbia. She is also a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Arlene's talk will focus on the difference between diversity and inclusion, the importance of both and what it will take to build a more inclusive society.

CANADIAN CLUBS. Canadian Clubs are organizations consisting of engaged Canadians who are interested in the activities of their country and its future. Our members strive to promote Canadian identity, encourage Canadian unity, and foster interest in Canadian institutions. We support local events, special celebrations and anniversaries relating to Canadian unity, citizenship, and heritage.

THE CANADIAN CLUB OF EDMONTON: The Club looks forward to resuming our in-person speaker luncheons in Edmonton, but we have been enjoying the online experience and new opportunities to bring in speakers from outside of the province. Visit the website and subscribe to receive our regular newsletters at https://www.canadianclubofedmonton.com/

THE CANADIAN CLUB OF CALGARY: The Canadian Club of Calgary was established in 1907 and is a part of a group of similar clubs across Canada, all with the same objective. Monthly luncheon meetings provide an opportunity for members and guests to hear speakers and address issues of local, national, or international importance. Visit https://www.canadianclubcalgary.ca/ for more details

Welcome to the Canadian Clubs of Alberta: Edmonton & Calgary!