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SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers with Catherine McKenna
DESCRIPTION:In Celebration of International Women’s Day  \n\n\n\nOn this International Women’s Day\, we’re breaking barriers with the former minister of the environment and climate change Catherine McKenna.    \n\n\n\nIGNITE invites you to an inspiring keynote featuring Canada’s renowned climate leader and author of Run Like a Girl.   \n\n\n\nHer 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.  \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker   \n\n\n\nAs Canada’s former minister of the environment and climate change\, McKenna has:   \n\n\n\n\nServed as a lead negotiator of the Paris Agreement. \n\n\n\n\n\nDefended landmark legislation to establish carbon pricing in Canada. \n\n\n\n\n\nLed national efforts to phase out coal\, reduce plastics and double the amount of protected nature spaces. \n\n\n\n\n\nFounded Climate and Nature Solutions\, working globally on practical climate action. \n\n\n\n\n\nServes as a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Columbia Climate School and Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics. \n\n\n\n\n\nChaired the UN Secretary General’s High-Level Expert Group on Net-Zero Commitments of Non-State Entities. \n\n\n\n\nHer memoir\, Run Like a Girl\, details her journey advocating for real climate action and her journey to the frontlines of politics.  \n\n\n\nReserve 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.  \n\n\n\nYour 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.  \n\n\n\nSpace is limited. Do not miss out!   \n\n\n\nEvent Details:    \n\n\n\nMarch 13\, 2026.  \n\n\n\n11:30 a.m.  \n\n\n\nHumber Polytechnic Lakeshore Campus.  \n\n\n\nVenue: Cultural Hub (A Building) – Recital Hall A109   \n\n\n\nHow to register   \n\n\n\nSpots 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.  \n\n\n\nPlease arrive early for check-in and refreshments\, which will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m.
URL:https://ignitestudentlife.com/event/breaking-barriers-with-catherine-mckenna/
LOCATION:Cultural Hub (A Building) – Recital Hall A109\, Humber Polytechnic Lakeshore Campus\, 3199 Lake Shore Blvd W\, Etobicoke\, ON\, M8V 1K8\, Canada
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