June 2025 marks ten years since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report and its 94 Calls to Action — a historic moment that called on businesses, government, institutions, and Canadians everywhere to reconcile their relationships with Indigenous peoples. Among the most ambitious was Call to Action #92, which called for corporate Canada to embed reconciliation into its operations through meaningful partnerships, equitable access to opportunities, and support for Indigenous economic self-determination.

Over the past decade, we’ve seen a marked shift from consultation to ownership in major projects, from legal ambiguity to firmer ground on Indigenous jurisdiction, and from exclusion to leadership in finance, investment, and entrepreneurship. There has been progress. And yet there is much more work to be done.

Join Canadian Club Toronto on June 4 for a critical conversation marking the 10-year anniversary of the TRC Final Report. This panel will examine how economic reconciliation has evolved over the past decade – and where the next decade must lead. Topics will include business partnership in natural resources development, shifts in law, particularly as it relates to the Indigenous/Crown relationship, the rise of Indigenous finance and investment vehicles, and the accelerating growth of Indigenous businesses across sectors. Karen Restoule, Senior Fellow & Director of Indigenous Affairs, Macdonald-Laurier Institute, will moderate this expert panel featuring leading voices in the field:

Tabatha Bull – President & CEO, Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
Kody Penner – Vice President, Corporate Development, Nations Royalty
Sharon Singh – Partner & Co-Head of Indigenous & Environment Practice, McMillan LLP
Varun Srivatsan – Director, Policy & Strategic Engagement, RBC