National

Former President Barack Obama To Speak In Toronto At End Of September

The Canadian Press, 06 Sep, 2017 10:58 AM

OTTAWA — Former United States President Barack Obama is scheduled to speak in Toronto at the end of September.

Canada 2020, an Ottawa-based think tank that is hosting the event, says Obama will speak over lunch on Sept. 29 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

The organization says Obama will give a speech followed by a moderated discussion on a wide range of topics.

In June, Obama spoke in Montreal about the lack of leadership in his country and lamented the United States' decision to pull out of the Paris climate change accord.

After the event, Obama ate dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a west-end eatery.

Canada 2020 says it expects thousands to attend the event with tickets going on sale at 12 p.m. on Wednesday.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Saving Omar Khadr: 'We Plugged All The Holes,' Chopper Medic Recounts

For years the battle-hardened and decorated American veteran wrestled with his conscience, with whether he'd done the right thing in saving the life of Omar Khadr, seen by many as a terrorist who profited from his crimes.

Saving Omar Khadr: 'We Plugged All The Holes,' Chopper Medic Recounts

Winds Create Concerns As Some B.C. Wildfire Evacuees Return Home

Residents of two communities evacuated due to wildfires in British Columbia have been allowed to return, but officials say it's unclear when thousands of others will be allowed to go home.

Winds Create Concerns As Some B.C. Wildfire Evacuees Return Home

Wildfire Conditions Remain Stable In B.C., Although Several New Blazes Sparked

KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Wildfire crews in British Columbia continue to keep a close eye on the weather but despite predictions of strong winds and lightning, conditions remained relatively stable over the weekend.

Wildfire Conditions Remain Stable In B.C., Although Several New Blazes Sparked

Kelowna, B.C., Teen Completes English Channel Swim, Raising Thousands For Charity

KELOWNA, B.C. — While many teens spend summers relaxing, a 17-year-old from Kelowna, B.C., has been pushing her body and mind to the limits and raising thousands of dollars for charity in the process.

Kelowna, B.C., Teen Completes English Channel Swim, Raising Thousands For Charity

Vancouver Police Say New Program Could Stop Crime Before It Happens

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Police Department says it will be the first in Canada to start using a new crime-prediction model that could stop crimes before they happen.

Vancouver Police Say New Program Could Stop Crime Before It Happens

Man Punches Bear In The Nose In Fight For Survival During B.C. Beachcombing Trip

QUALICUM BEACH, B.C. — A British Columbia man's beachcombing trip turned into a harrowing fight for survival as a grizzly bear flailed him around "like a puppet."