The world is changing rapidly. In response, Canada’s new government is focused on what we can control. We are building a stronger economy with an ambitious plan to catalyse $1 trillion in total investment in Canada over the next five years.
Canada has what the world wants. We are a superpower in both clean and conventional energy, with vast deposits of critical minerals. We have free trade deals with countries covering 1.5 billion people and are the most-tax competitive country in the G7 for new business investment. We have one of the world’s most educated workforces, the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, and the fiscal capacity to act decisively. Our government is ensuring that these strengths benefit all Canadians, as we build a Canada for all.
To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, today announced that the first-ever Canada Investment Summit will take place from September 14 to 15, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario. This Summit will convene the world’s largest investors, including top CEOs, entrepreneurs, and prominent global business leaders. The Summit is focused on attracting new investment into Canada to advance Canada’s nation-building projects, create new career opportunities for Canadians, and grow our economy.
The Summit will be hosted by the federal governmentin partnership with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), two of Canada’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors.
Over the past year, Canada’s new government embarked on a clear mission to position Canada as a top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). This Summit builds on the progress over the past 12 months: Canada has secured more than 20 new economic and defence partnerships and $97 billion in foreign investment commitment.
Canada’s new government is building a stronger, more independent, more resilient economy. The Canada Investment Summit is critical to that mission. It will attract investment into major projects and industries that make us more competitive – clean energy, critical minerals, and new technologies and artificial intelligence. These are the sectors that create thousands of new high-paying careers, empowering Canadians to build the future they want for themselves and a stronger, more prosperous Canada for all.
