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Breaking Barriers with Catherine McKenna
Fri, Mar 13 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
In Celebration of International Women’s Day
On this International Women’s Day, we’re breaking barriers with the former minister of the environment and climate change Catherine McKenna.
IGNITE invites you to an inspiring keynote featuring Canada’s renowned climate leader and author of Run Like a Girl.
Her career path has taken her from Olympic dreams to the highest levels of public service and international climate action. McKenna’s story is not only about politics, but also about persistence, challenging norms and embodying one message: barriers are meant to be broken.
About the speaker
As Canada’s former minister of the environment and climate change, McKenna has:
- Served as a lead negotiator of the Paris Agreement.
- Defended landmark legislation to establish carbon pricing in Canada.
- Led national efforts to phase out coal, reduce plastics and double the amount of protected nature spaces.
- Founded Climate and Nature Solutions, working globally on practical climate action.
- Serves as a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Columbia Climate School and Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics.
- Chaired the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Commitments of Non-State Entities.
Her memoir, Run Like a Girl, details her journey advocating for real climate action and her journey to the frontlines of politics.
Reserve your spot today and join us on March 13 at the Humber Polytechnic Lakeshore campus, Cultural Hub (A Building) – Recital Hall A109, for an empowering International Women’s Day conversation on leadership, resilience and breaking barriers.
Your registration comes with a complimentary copy of McKenna’s book and refreshments to enjoy, along with the chance to submit a question for the much-anticipated Q&A section.
Space is limited. Do not miss out!
Event Details:
March 13, 2026.
11:30 a.m.
Humber Polytechnic Lakeshore Campus.
Venue: Cultural Hub (A Building) – Recital Hall A109
How to register
Spots are limited. Register on Eventbrite to secure your seat, your complimentary book copy and the chance to submit a question for the much-anticipated Q&A.
Please arrive early for check-in and refreshments, which will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.
