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The 411 on the 416 - January 29, 2013 Breakfast Series Toronto, OntarioJanuary 29, 2013 7:15 AM,EST “The passion Canadians have for their cities is palpable. But so is the frustration, and the sense that we continue to miss the mark. We need new planning paradigms that entwine our cities and regions, we need clarity about what it will cost to make the public infrastructure investments that we require, and we need to embrace new, creative financing models.“ - Jennifer Keesmaat, Chief Planner for the City of Toronto As passionate lovers of their city, Toronto residents have timely questions that they want answered. What’s happening with the waterfront? How will the 2015 Pan-Am Games impact the city? When will the Great Gardiner Debate ever be resolved?  One woman can help sift through the rumour mill to clarify what’s really on the City’s to-do list. In an interview with weekend news anchor and host of CBC News Toronto, Nil Kà ksal, Toronto’s first ever female Chief City Planner Jennifer Keesmaat will give you the lowdown on your city. From bike lanes to condos and casinos, Jennifer will do her best to give you insight on the issues that matter as she will help shape the future of the city she loves. Join WXN for its inaugural Breakfast Series event of 2013 and come away with new insights on the urban jungle. Breakfast Series Toronto, OntarioJanuary 29, 2013 7:15 AM,EST 7:15 - 7:30 - Registration & Networking 7:30 - 8:45 - Breakfast & Discussion 8:45 - 9:00 - Networking 9:00 - Breakfast Concludes  Nil Köksal
News Anchor & Host CBC News Toronto Nil Köksal is the weekend news anchor and host of CBC News Toronto, Saturdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 11:00 p.m. on CBC Television. With more than a decade in the industry, Nil has built a name in breaking news and skilled storytelling. She started at CBC in 2001 as an intern, working her way up in the newsroom from writer to producer to videojournalist, telling Toronto's stories. She has covered some of the biggest stories in Ontario and the United States. Nil brought viewers the stories of Egyptian Canadians watching the Mubarak government collapse. She was part of the CBC News Team bringing viewers breaking news coverage from the turbulent G20 Summit in Toronto. Nil has also reported abroad, covering international stories developing in Turkey and Washington, DC. Nil is a regular substitute host on CBC News Toronto weekdays at 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m. and contributes to CBC Radio One, CBC News Network and The National. Nil was born in Istanbul, Turkey and immigrated to Canada at the age of four. Nil has degrees in Political Science, English and Journalism from the University of British Columbia and Ryerson University. Nil says, “Viewers are smart - they want honesty, sincerity and heart from the people they allow into their homes. I hope they feel that in every story I tell.† Jennifer Keesmaat
Chief Planner The City of Toronto As the newly engaged Chief Planner for the City of Toronto, Jennifer is committed to creating places where people flourish. Over the past decade Jennifer has been repeatedly recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners, OPPI, the Design Exchange, EDRA for her innovative work in Canadian municipalities. Her planning practice is characterized by an emphasis on collaborations across sectors, and broad engagement with municipal staff, councils, developers, business leaders, NGO's and residents associations. Jennifer is the founder of Project Walk, which premiered its first short film in 2011, as an official selection at the TIFF. In 2012 Jennifer debuted her first TED talk, Walk to School. Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario (combined honours English and Philosophy) and has a Master in Environmental Studies (Politics and Planning) from York University. Hosted By: Co-Presented By:  Gold Partners:    Silver Partner: |
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