Catherine McKenna at UBC: Run like a Girl and The Future of Climate Leadership
Presented by the UBC Sauder Centre for Climate and Business Solutions as part of Canada Climate Week XChange (Nov 24–30, 2025)
Note: This event is open to UBC students, faculty, and staff only. If you are not affiliated with UBC, please join our public event on November 24 — An Evening with Catherine McKenna: Run Like a Girl instead.
Join The Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada’s former Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and author of Run Like a Girl: A Memoir of Ambition, Resilience, and Fighting for Change, for an engaging conversation on climate leadership, courage, and what it takes to turn ambition into action.
Hosted at the University of British Columbia, this student-focused event features an inspiring talk and fireside chat with audience Q&A, where McKenna shares stories from her time in public office and her journey as a global advocate for climate action and women’s leadership. Together, we’ll explore what it means to lead with purpose, persistence, and integrity in tackling the defining challenges of our time.
Students, faculty, and staff are invited to be part of this special session—a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of Canada’s most influential climate voices and to gain insights on building a career that drives real change.
Agenda:
11:45 AM - Arrival and check-in
12:15 PM - Welcome remarks & introductions
12:25 PM - Talk and fireside chat with Catherine McKenna
1:30 PM - Book signing & Networking
📚 Students attending this event will receive a complimentary copy of Run Like a Girl (subject to availability). A book signing with Catherine McKenna will be held immediately following the event.
About the Book
Run Like a Girl: A Memoir of Ambition, Resilience, and Fighting for Change is a bold reflection on leadership, resilience, and the power of women to shape a more sustainable and equitable future. It’s a must-read for anyone who wants to make a difference—offering lessons on courage, conviction, and creating lasting change.
If you are not affiliated with UBC, we invite you to join our public evening event instead: An Evening with Catherine McKenna: Run Like a Girl (Register here)