Insights Speaker Series
Hear from decision-makers, influencers, policy experts and business leaders who are shaping the future of Canada and the world.
From tectonic shifts in geopolitics and economies to the disruptive power of new technologies, we are living in a moment of transformational change.
At CPA Ontario, we are focused on helping members and students navigate the forces that are shaping the future so they can continue driving Canadian business and society forward.
Through our Insight Speaker Series, CPA Ontario convenes some of the most influential thinkers from the worlds of business, politics, academia and the innovation economy for conversations on the issues that are impacting the profession, Canada and Canadians.
Insights Speaker Series events are free for CPA Ontario members and students.
December 2, 2025: Tax Reform for Growth in Canada
CPA Ontario President & CEO Carol Wilding, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D was joined by John McKenzie, FCPA, FCMA, CEO of TMX Group, and John Ruffolo, FCPA, FCA, Founder and Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, for a conversation moderated by Chief Financial Correspondent for CTV News Amanda Lang. Together, they explored how Canada’s tax system has become a barrier to growth, discussed tax changes in the 2025 Federal Budget, and shared their views on how tax reform can drive innovation and investment in Canada.
Past Events
May 22, 2025: A Fireside Chat with the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario’s Minister of Finance
On May 22nd, CPA Ontario welcomed the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, Ontario’s Minister of Finance and Vassy Kapelos, Chief Political Correspondent for CTV News to the Insights stage for a discussion on the 2025 Ontario Budget, interprovincial trade, and the long-term prospects for the province’s economy and fiscal position in an unpredictable economic environment.
Read CPA Ontario’s summary of the fireside chat with the Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy.
November 26, 2025: How the U.S. Election Will Impact Canada’s Economy — and CPAs
On November 26th, 2024 David Frum, Canadian-American political commentator and staff writer at The Atlantic, and Rudyard Griffiths, Chair and moderator of the Munk Debates, joined the Insights program for a timely discussion unpacking what a second Trump administration will mean for Canada’s economy. The conversation was frank and wide-ranging, touching on tariffs, trade, taxes, and how Canada might respond.
Previous Insight Speaker Series events have featured prominent figures including the then future Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney, CNN foreign correspondent Fareed Zakaria, author and motivational speaker Simon Sinek, geopolitical analyst Ian Bremmer, journalist Nicole Perlroth, and entrepreneur and author Scott Galloway.
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Standards in Focus Fireside Chat: Bob Bosshard, Chair of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB)
Recent corporate failures have underscored the need to clarify the auditor’s responsibilities, and the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AASB) has issued revisions to two important assurance standards: CAS 570, Going Concern and CAS 240, the Auditor's Responsibilities Relating to Fraud in an Audit of Financial Statements.
On November 6, 2025, CPA Ontario invited Bob Bosshard, CPA, CA, ICD.D, Chair of the AASB to discuss these changes and what they mean for CPAs.