Victoria Forum

A heartfelt congratulations to Senator Jim Munson, Chair of the Board of the Victoria Forum, on being awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star by the Government of Japan. His lifelong dedication to and strengthening Canada–Japan relations continues to inspire us.

August 24th at the Songhees Wellness Centre was a day of connection & action at the Victoria Forum. From inspiring welcomes to a powerful plenary on reconciliation & the SDGs, leaders explored how to shift toward a better future. A day to inspire change. 🌍✨ #VictoriaForum

Opening plenary for the @Victoria_Forum with former 🇨🇦 PM @RtHonJoeClark @MRichardson2018 @Hesquiaht Nurjehan Mawani and welcomes from Elder Butch Dick, @saul_klein_uvic @Diana_Gibson_BC @drgigiosler

📌Upcoming event: Catch @ejessicajohnson, Senior Fellow at the Centre and author of What Should the CBC Be?, at the 2025 @Victoria_Forum, taking place August 24–26 at @UVic. 🧵

🎤 Meet the Speaker Excited to welcome Senator Andrew Cardozo—public policy expert, former CRTC Commissioner, and champion for diversity in broadcasting—to “The Future of the Public Broadcaster” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025!📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca

🎤 Meet the Speaker Thrilled to welcome Michael Prince, CM—Lansdowne Professor of Social Policy and champion for disability rights—to “The Future of the Public Broadcaster” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025!📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca #GlobalDialogue

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Liz Shorten, COO at the CMPA and a leader in Canada’s screen industry, to “The Future of the Public Broadcaster” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025! 📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca #Leadership #GlobalDialogue

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Garrett Jones, VP of Corporate Sustainability at Delphi and expert in sustainable finance strategy, to “Advancing Sustainable Finance” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025!📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca #GlobalDialogue

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Christopher Henderson—eco-entrepreneur, climate innovator, and clean energy strategist—to “Advancing Sustainable Finance” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025!📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca #Leadership #GlobalDialogue

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Senator Rosa Galvez—environmental engineer, pollution expert, and climate finance advocate—to “Advancing Sustainable Finance” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025! 📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca #Leadership #GlobalDialogue

🎤 Meet the Speaker Join us August 26 for “Advancing Sustainable Finance” with Julie Segal, sustainable finance pro and McGill grad, focused on investments that are productive and impactful at #VictoriaForum2025!📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Senator Kim Pate, a leading advocate for justice and marginalized women with 45+ years in legal reform, to “Equality Now for Canada’s Future” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025! 📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Derek Ballantyne, housing and real estate expert with 20+ years in affordable housing and investment management, to “Equality Now for Canada’s Future” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025! 📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Amber Dyce, a Vancouver-based social purpose executive with 18+ years leading strategic growth, to “Equality Now for Canada’s Future” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025! 📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Mayor Marianne Alto, advocate for equity, inclusion, and sustainable cities, to “Equality Now for Canada’s Future” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025! 📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Michelle Baldwin, social impact leader and tech innovator exploring AI, Web3 & philanthropy, to “Philanthropy as Architecture” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025! 📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca #Leadership #GlobalDialogue

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Nadia Duguay, Executive Director of the Béati Foundation and advocate for ethical, justice-centered philanthropy, to “Philanthropy as Architecture” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025! 📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Tanya Smith, social purpose leader at Coast Capital Federal Credit Union, driving innovation in social finance and equity, to “Philanthropy as Architecture” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025! 📍 University of Victoria

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Amanuel Melles, social entrepreneur with 30+ years in nonprofit leadership, community capacity building, and sector resilience, to “Philanthropy as Architecture” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025!📍 University of Victoria

🎤 Meet the Speaker Honoured to welcome Satsan (Herb George), Hereditary Chief of the Frog Clan of the Wet’suwet’en Nation, to “Philanthropy as Architecture” on Aug 26 at #VictoriaForum2025! 📍 University of Victoria 🌐 victoriaforum.ca #Leadership #GlobalDialogue