Community Benefits & Program

  • Biweekly dinners with renowned market leaders in an intimate dinner setting - dinner every Wednesday

  • Monthly Leadership Labs where peers share their expertise in a practical format

  • Exclusive networking opportunities with top professionals across industries

  • Mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders

  • Development in classical liberal philosophy, economics, and leadership

  • Access to IFL events, conferences, speakers, partners and special sessions

    • Access to our private WhatsApp group (job opportunities, discussions, and market updates shared between peers)

Peers Benefits

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

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

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

  • Join seminars and events co-hosted with partner institutes

Commitment

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  • 2 years of individual development

  • Contribute to internal leadership through committee work and team initiatives

  • IFL Methodology learning (allows members to lead the Institute, earn special awards, and unlock higher levels of impact)

  • 9 months/year - January to December (Summer breaks from July to August)

  • Monthly fee of $119/month (2 dinners + 1 Leadership Lab) - IFL operates through a model in which the nonprofit funds 50% of the cost, while peers contribute the other 50% as a demonstration of skin in the game.

    1. Read: The IFL Toronto Program

    2. Read:The IFL Pathway to Leadership

The Program

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  • Age: 25 to 39

  • Experience: Open to mid-level professionals with 5+ years of experience and a strong interest in leadership, entrepreneurship, or public discourse

  • Location: Based in Toronto and able to attend weekly in-person dinners 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.

About You

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Steps to be part of our Community

1st Step

Join our monthly open dinners

Becoming part of IFL starts with understanding our model and connecting with our community. Every month we organize open dinners with the best speakers in Canada. You are welcome to join.

The open dinners are promoted on our LinkedIn with registrations on our Meetup Page

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2nd Step

Read our leadership program

Once you’ve joined a dinner or been introduced by an IFL peer, you should read our Leadership Program below:

  1. Read: The IFL Toronto Program

  2. Read: The IFL Pathway to Leadership

3rd Step

Sign up to become a Peer

Finally, complete the sign-up form clicking below to formalize your interest. Once approved, you’ll gain access to the community, development process, and benefits explained below.

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On a mission to develop Canada’s next generation of leaders that will contribute to Canada’s prosperity.

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Ready to take your seat at the table?

Apply to lead Canada’s Future.

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