Step Back to Lead Forward
The In-House Leadership Retreat brings together in-house lawyers from across Canada for a full day of thoughtful discussion, practical insight, and meaningful connection. Held at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club on Toronto Island, the Retreat offers a rare opportunity to step away from the pace of daily work and focus on the bigger questions shaping in-house leadership today — from navigating organizational complexity to strengthening your influence at the executive table.

Newly Confirmed Keynote
Hon. Erin O'Toole, PC, CD
President and Managing Director, ADIT North America
Member, Prime Minister’s Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations
The Honourable Erin O'Toole will deliver a timely keynote on Canada-U.S. relations, CUSMA, geopolitical uncertainty, and what shifting economic policy means for Canadian businesses and in-house counsel.
Through facilitated discussions, interactive sessions, and informal networking, participants will exchange ideas, explore leadership challenges, and learn from peers who understand the realities of in-house practice. Just minutes from downtown Toronto by ferry, the island setting creates space for candid conversation, fresh perspective, and the kind of professional connections that continue long after the Retreat ends.
Event Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Location: Royal Canadian Yacht Club | Toronto Island, ON
Invest in Your Leadership
This Retreat is designed for in-house lawyers who want to step back from day-to-day demands and think more strategically about their role as leaders within their organizations. Participation is intentionally limited to maintain an interactive environment where conversations and connections can go deeper.
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Leadership Conversations
Unlike traditional conferences, this Retreat is intentionally interactive. Facilitated discussions, roundtables, and small-group conversations allow participants to explore real leadership challenges with peers, exchange practical insights, and engage in strategic dialogue about the evolving role of in-house lawyers.
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Regional Retreat Series
The In-House Leadership Retreats bring meaningful leadership conversations closer to where in-house lawyers work. By hosting retreats in different regions, CBA In-House Lawyers creates opportunities for deeper connections, shared learning, and stronger professional networks among in-house lawyers across Canada.
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