Keynote Speaker

Peter Mansbridge

Award-winning Journalist, Former Chief Correspondent for CBC News & Anchor of The National

Thursday, February 12 2026 — 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. 

Peter Mansbridge is best known for his five decades of work at the CBC where he was Chief Correspondent of CBC News and anchor of The National for thirty years. He has won dozens of awards for outstanding journalism, has thirteen honorary doctorates from universities in Canada and the United States, and received Canada’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Canada. Through his unique journalistic lens, Mansbridge takes audiences on a journey through our shared national story and heritage, sharing lessons on how to cultivate trust and lead through extraordinary times.


Trust & Truth in Crisis: What Does It Mean for Leaders?

Drawing from his distinct experience interviewing some of the world’s greatest leaders, Peter Mansbridge explores how two of the key pillars of our society — trust and truth — have been jeopardized. Moving beyond politics and media, Peter outlines the truth crisis we are facing and the role that trust plays across all industries in establishing credibility and long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

  • A better understanding of the ways politics affect businesses
  • What a deviation from trust and truth looks like
  • How leaders can cultivate trust