Performance Excellence Summit & Canada Awards for Excellence

The Future of Work: Redefining Excellence in a New Era

Excellence Canada is proud to present the annual Performance Excellence Summit & the 39th Canada Awards for Excellence ceremony, our flagship event attracting more than 300+ business professionals. 

The Future of Work: Redefining Excellence in a New Era

was held on
November 17th, 2023

Performance Excellence Summit & Canada Awards for Excellence

Be part of the 39th annual Performance Excellence Summit & Canada Awards for Excellence presented by Excellence Canada. This year’s theme is “The Future of Work: Redefining Excellence in a New Era”. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this transformative event that celebrates excellence and sets the stage for a successful future. Gain valuable insights, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and discover innovative strategies to thrive in this new era.

Let’s come together and celebrate Excellence!

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Receive two books with every registration!

Find Your Inspiration

Keynote and summit speakers are chosen not only for their expertise but their passion to inspire you towards Excellence.

Master of Ceremonies

Master of Ceremonies

ERIN DAVIS

Radio Host and Bestselling Author

Welcoming Address

Welcoming Address

Shirlee Sharkey

Chair, Board of Directors and Governors, Excellence Canada

Opening Keynote

Opening Keynote

Dr. LANCE SECRETAN

Spiritual Thought Leader, Author, Advisor and Expert on Corporate Culture

Keynote

Keynote

MARY DEACON

Chair, Bell Let’s Talk

Keynote

Keynote

JEFFREY B. MOAT

Chief Executive Officer, Pallium Canada

Closing Keynote

Closing Keynote

LINDA NAZARETH

Economist, Futurist, Author and Keynote Speaker

Keynote

Keynote

KATE DAVIS

Speaker, Comedienne and Writer

Closing Address

Closing Address

Allan Ebedes

President & CEO, Excellence Canada

Board of Governors’ Recognition of
Achievement Award Recipients

Special Recognition

Special Recognition

AJAY K. AGRAWAL

Geoffrey Taber Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto and NBER

Special Recognition

Special Recognition

Professor David R. Beatty C.M., O.B.E., F.ICD, CFA

The David & Sharon Johnston Center for Corporate Governance Innovation
Professor of Strategy, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

Special Recognition

Special Recognition

Dr. Samir K. Sinha MD, DPhil, FRCPC, AGSF

Director of Geriatrics, at Sinai Health System and the University Health Network
Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and the Director of Health Policy Research at Toronto Metropolitan University’s National Institute on Ageing

Why attend?

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Connect with Peers

We know you’ve heard it all before, but networking is a huge part of your professional success. Network with other industry leaders in your field. Make new contacts and create strategic relationships.

Gain Insight

Explore and understand what it takes to be a strong and viable organization in today’s globally competitive environment. Hear from high-profile keynotes and speakers who will transform the way you think about business.

Best Practices

Hear from award recipient organizations and use their best practices to grow your organization and achieve success. Experience real stories and use the lessons learned to motivate and inspire yourself and your teams.

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Exchange Ideas

No matter how experienced you are at your business, there is always the opportunity to learn and become better at what you do. Exchange ideas with like-minded business leaders and improve the way you do business.

Discover New Tools

Innovative products and services are necessary to stay competitive. Discover how Excellence Canada’s innovative tools have helped thousands of organizations improve performance and achieve positive results.

Value for Your Money

Our events are competitively priced to provide you with the best value for your money. Purchase an individual ticket or save when you purchase a table of 10. Excellence Canada partner discounts apply.

What People are Saying

“I really liked the speakers. They were engaging and were able to connect with the audience with really tangible real life experiences.”
“Outstanding presentations and entertainment. First class all the way.”
“I thought this was an excellent event. The sessions were inspirational. And I must say, the food was so delicious too.”

Thank You to Our Supporters

Excellence Canada gratefully acknowledges the support of the following Partners and Supporters of Canadian Excellence. We couldn’t have done it without you!

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​Each year, the ​Performance ​Excellence ​Summit ​& ​Canada ​Awards ​for ​Excellence ​attracts ​500+ ​leaders ​and ​decision-makers ​from ​all ​sectors ​and ​includes ​a ​line-up ​of ​high ​profile ​speakers, ​presentation ​of ​the ​Canada ​Awards ​for ​Excellence ​and ​Board ​of ​Governors’ ​Special ​Recognition ​of ​Achievement ​Award. Don’t miss out!

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