The Current Events Club of Toronto was founded in 1931, inspired by Isabel Osler Meredith, niece of the renowned physician Sir William Osler. At a time when few women had access to higher education, the Club offered a space for intellectual engagement and thoughtful discussion. The original group of fifteen women met in private homes, presenting and debating papers on the pressing issues of their day. For almost a century, the CEC has flourished, enriching minds and building a strong, well informed community.

Over the decades, CEC Toronto has evolved into a dynamic forum that welcomes distinguished speakers from a wide range of fields. Members have benefited from insights shared by leading authors, business executives, community advocates, city planners, educators, journalists, Members of Parliament, and members of the judiciary. Past speakers include Professor Janice Stein, leading clinicians and researchers Dr. Zubin Austin, Dr. David Goldbloom, and Dr. Daniel Drucker; journalists Andrew Cohen, Steve Paikin, and Andrew Coyne; Rudyard Griffiths, Bill Morneau, Sheldon Levy, cultural leaders Sarah Milroy and Sara Angel, and author Ian Brown.

CEC Toronto meets monthly from October through April. Each gathering features a light lunch, discussion and a timely and relevant lecture delivered by an outstanding guest speaker. The Club is governed by an Executive Committee, and membership is currently capped at 300 members.