The St. Regis Toronto
In Person
Canada must attract investment in an increasingly competitive global economy. As governments and businesses work to attract capital, accelerate major projects, and improve productivity, the federal government's inaugural Canada Investment Summit aims to mobilize up to $1 trillion in investment for Canada's nation-building priorities. The next challenge is turning that ambition into action.
Held the day after the federal government's inaugural Canada Investment Summit, this invitation-only forum brings together senior leaders from business, government, and finance to continue the conversation and focus on what comes next.
Through keynote conversations, fireside chats and executive panel discussions featuring Scott Thomson, CEO, Scotiabank; Scott Balfour, CEO, Emera; Peter Conroy, CEO Global Insights, TMX; Sean Willy, CEO, DNGD; and Eric Berke, Executive Chairman, TorQuest Partners, attendees will examine the reforms, partnerships and market conditions needed to strengthen Canada's investment competitiveness.
Designed for senior executives, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders, this forum provides an opportunity to engage directly with the people shaping Canada's investment future. The forum will be held under the Chatham House Rule to encourage open, candid discussion among participants.
Strengthening Canada's Investment Climate
Exploring the policy, regulatory, and tax reforms needed to attract more long-term investment and improve Canada's global competitiveness.
The Global Investor Perspective
Hearing how international investors assess Canada, what competing jurisdictions are doing to attract capital, and the conditions that influence investment decisions.
Positioning Canadian Projects for Global Capital
Examining how governments, industry, Indigenous partners, and investors can bring nationally significant projects to market and unlock long-term investment.
From Summit to Action
Building on the Canada Investment Summit to identify practical recommendations that improve investment certainty, accelerate project delivery, and strengthen Canada's economic future.
Expression of Interest Form
This is an invitation-only event with limited capacity, bringing together CEOs and senior executives from organizations whose work closely aligns with the focus and objectives of the forum.
If you are interested in attending, please complete the expression of interest form below and tell us about your role, organization and how your work connects to the themes of the forum.
*Submitting this form does not guarantee attendance. Expressions of interest will be reviewed based on alignment with the forum and available capacity. Selected participants will be contacted directly with further details.
Expression of Interest Form
This is an invitation-only event with limited capacity, bringing together CEOs and senior executives from organizations whose work closely aligns with the focus and objectives of the forum.
If you are interested in attending, please complete the expression of interest form below and tell us about your role, organization and how your work connects to the themes of the forum.
*Submitting this form does not guarantee attendance. Expressions of interest will be reviewed based on alignment with the forum and available capacity. Selected participants will be contacted directly with further details.
Agenda
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM – Registration, Networking, Coffee & Light Breakfast
8:30 AM - 8:35 AM – Opening Remarks and Welcome
- Jason Hatcher, CEO, Signal Hill
8:35 AM - 8:40 AM – Welcome Address
- Giles Gherson, President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
8:40 AM - 9:40 AM – Energy as a Platform for Economic Prosperity
Explore how reliable and investable energy systems can support Canada's growth agenda, enable major industrial projects and improve the country's attractiveness to long-term capital.
- Michele Harradence, Executive Vice President and President, Gas Distribution and Storage, Enbridge
- Scott Balfour, CEO, Emera
- Nicolle Butcher, President and CEO, Ontario Power Generation
- Moderator: Peter Tertzakian
9:40 AM - 10:30 AM – Capital for Growth: Mobilizing Canadian and Global Investment
Explore how domestic and global investors assess Canadian opportunities—and how private equity, pension capital and capital markets can finance growth, strengthen competitiveness and attract long-term investment.
- Eric Berke, Executive Chairman, TorQuest Partners
- Camilla Macapili Languille, Co-CEO of Private Equity, Mubadala
- Peter Conroy, CEO, Global Insights, TMX Group
- Dan Daviau, Chairman and CEO of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc
- Brandon Freiman, Partner and Head of North American Infrastructure, KKR & Co. Inc
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Ministerial Fireside Chat with Scott Thomson
- The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
- Scott Thomson, CEO, Scotiabank
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Coffee Break
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Canada’s Investment Opportunity: Trade, Confidence and Competitiveness
Consider how Canada can build investor confidence and strengthen its investment proposition amid changing Canada–U.S. relations and global economic uncertainty.
- Kirsten Hillman, former Canadian Ambassador to the United States
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Service and Networking and Keynote
- The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Government House Leader
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Fireside Chats - Financing Strategic Projects: From Opportunity to Execution
Explore the financing structures, partnerships and investment conditions needed to advance major Canadian projects, including Indigenous-led opportunities, defence, critical minerals and enabling infrastructure.
- Sean Willy, President and CEO, Des Nedhe Group, representing Des Nedhe Group Defence
- Matt Fenton, CEO, Magris Performance Materials
- Brendan Bell, CEO, West Kitikmeot Resources Corporation
- Clint Davis, CEO, Cedar Leaf Capital Inc.
- Moderator: Awanish Sinha, Regional Managing Partner, Ontario, McCarthy Tétrault
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM Next Steps, White Paper and Closing Remarks
- Jason Hatcher, CEO, Signal Hill
Speakers
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The Honourable Tim Hodgson
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
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The Honourable Steven MacKinnon
Minister of Transport and Government House Leader
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Scott Balfour
CEO, Emera
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Brendan Bell
Chief Executive Officer, Cedar Leaf Capital Inc.
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Eric Berke
Executive Chairman, TorQuest Partners
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Nicolle Butcher
President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Power Generation
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Peter Conroy
Chief Executive Officer, Global Insights, TMX Group
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Dan Daviau
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc
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Clint Davis
Chief Executive Officer, Cedar Leaf Capital Inc.
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Matt Fenton
Chief Executive Officer, Magris Performance Materials
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Brandon Freiman
Partner and Head of North American Infrastructure, KKR & Co. Inc
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Michele Harradence
Executive Vice President and President, Gas Distribution and Storage, Enbridge
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Jason Hatcher
CEO, Signal Hill
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Kirsten Hillman
former Canadian Ambassador to the United States
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Camilla Macapili Languille
Co-CEO of Private Equity, Mubadala
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Peter Tertzakian
Partner, ARC Energy Research Institute
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Scott Thomson
President and CEO, Scotiabank
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Sean Willy
CEO, Des Nedhe Group
Tickets & Registration
Invitation-Only
Attendance is limited to invited senior leaders from business, government, finance, and organizations involved in investment, policy, and major project delivery.
Invited guests will receive registration instructions directly.
Expression of Interest Form
This is an invitation-only event with limited capacity, bringing together CEOs and senior executives from organizations whose work closely aligns with the focus and objectives of the forum.
If you are interested in attending, please complete the expression of interest form below and tell us about your role, organization and how your work connects to the themes of the forum.
*Submitting this form does not guarantee attendance. Expressions of interest will be reviewed based on alignment with the forum and available capacity. Selected participants will be contacted directly with further details.
Expression of Interest Form
This is an invitation-only event with limited capacity, bringing together CEOs and senior executives from organizations whose work closely aligns with the focus and objectives of the forum.
If you are interested in attending, please complete the expression of interest form below and tell us about your role, organization and how your work connects to the themes of the forum.
*Submitting this form does not guarantee attendance. Expressions of interest will be reviewed based on alignment with the forum and available capacity. Selected participants will be contacted directly with further details.