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Join us for the launch of Run Like A Girl, the inspiring new book by Catherine McKenna, Canada’s former Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister of Infrastructure. Hosted at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´, this special evening will feature a fireside chat and Q&A with McKenna as she shares stories of leadership, resilience, and the power of women to create change in politics, business, and beyond.

Date: Wednesday, October 1st
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ – Seeley Hall

About the Book
Run Like A Girl is Catherine McKenna’s candid reflection on her time in politics and her broader journey as a leader and advocate for climate action. With honesty and energy, McKenna explores what it means to lead with courage, balance ambition with purpose, and empower the next generation of women to step up and shape the future. This book is a call to action for anyone who believes in building a fairer, more sustainable world.

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About the Author
Catherine McKenna is Canada’s former Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister of Infrastructure, where she was a lead negotiator of the Paris Agreement and drove major national climate and infrastructure initiatives, including Canada’s first comprehensive climate plan and historic green investments. She is Principal of Climate and Nature Solutions, chairs international efforts on net-zero accountability, and founded Women Leading on Climate. McKenna is also a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Columbia University and continues to champion global climate action, gender equality, and sustainable development. A lawyer by training and former UN negotiator, she is also a mother of three and an avid open water swimmer.

Agenda
6:30 p.m. – Doors Open
6:40 p.m. – Welcome Remarks
6:45 p.m. – Author Introduction
6:50 p.m. – Book Overview
7:00 p.m. – Fireside Chat with Catherine McKenna
7:40 p.m. – Audience Q&A
8:00 p.m. – Mix & Mingle & Book Signing
8:30 p.m. – Event Ends

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Note: As a publicly supported institution, ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ neither supports nor endorses any particular candidate or party at any level of government.