IFL Program

Your journey of leadership, engagement and principled impact.

Missing the Right Peers to Grow With?

Too many young leaders have the drive but lack the connections or skills to shape their future and influence’s Canada long-term success.

Our System of Development

Weekly Private Events

Thursday 7-9 PM, downtown Toronto with leaders from business, academia & politics

Lead Internally

Apply values by running committees & initiatives

Communication Mastery

Simulated juries, IFL Talks & book debates hone rhetoric

Publish & Amplify

Members’ articles reach high-circulation media & social channels

Reading Curriculum

Business, philosophy, politics, leadership & personal growth

Partner Institute Seminars

Joint events, guest faculty, cross-city collaboration

Your IFL Journey

The impact is measured by the certification of great leaders who will generate meaningful change in Canada, as well as by the reach and awareness of the content shared by the members.

Our 4 Foundational Pillars

Philosophy

Our individual growth is driven by the teachings of important leaders.

Entrepreneurship

We bring together great entrepreneurs to exchange insights and drive growth.

Politics

Understanding the impact of politics is essential for shaping strong leaders.

Economics

We study Austrian Economics and other key concepts that drive national growth.

Philosophers & Books we Read & Discuss


  • Peter Thiel

  • Ayn Rand

  • Friedrich Hayek

  • Jonathan Haidt

  • Thomas Sowell

  • Ludwig Von Mises

  • Ben Horowitz

  • Jordan Peterson

  • Andy Grove

  • Seneca

Our 7 Principles

Free Speech

Principle of Subsidiarity

Free Markets

Freedom

Rule of Law

Individual Responsibility

Property Rights

Our Events

Join our Meetup Group to Stay Posted on Our Next Public Event:

www.meetup.com/ifl-toronto-leadership-development/

Canadian Positioning

Membership Commitment

  • Attend weekly private events with leaders from business, politics, and academia

  • Engage in a structured reading curriculum on philosophy, politics, business, and leadership

  • Write and publish articles on relevant topics

  • Participate in debates, IFL Talks, and simulated juries to sharpen communication and critical thinking

  • Join seminars and events co-hosted with partner institutes

  • Contribute to internal leadership through committee work and team initiatives

About You

  • Age: 25–35

  • Experience: Not required

  • Location: Based in Toronto and able to attend weekly in-person dinners on Thursdays from 7–9 PM in downtown Toronto.

  • Values: You align with classical liberal principles — individual freedom, free markets, free speech, rule of law, and private property.

  • Background: Open to all cultural and professional backgrounds; industry-agnostic.

Ready to take your seat at the table?

40 seats. One community.
Apply to lead Canada’s Future.