While every effort will be made to adhere to the published schedule, the organizers reserve the right to modify the event program, including panels and speakers, without prior notice. Such changes will not entitle attendees to any compensation or refund.
Canada has the resources, expertise, and strategic advantage to become a global energy superpower. This panel will explore how a national energy corridor can unlock the full potential of Canada’s diverse energy portfolio – including oil, natural gas, hydro, nuclear, and emerging technologies – while strengthening domestic supply chains and expanding access to international markets. As global demand for energy continues to rise, Canadian jurisdictions must invest in infrastructure, streamline their regulatory frameworks, and coordinate to ensure the efficient movement of energy and critical resources.
Introductory Remarks: James Scongack, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice-President, Bruce Power
Introductory remarks: Johanne Senécal, Vice President of Sustainability, External Relations and Indigenous Affairs, CAPP
In an era of rising geopolitical uncertainty and shifting global alliances, Canada must take bold steps to secure its economic future. As traditional development partners grow less reliable, the imperative is clear: Canada must look inward to unlock the potential of its own institutional strength. This panel will convene leaders from across the country’s investment landscape to explore how sovereign capital can be a catalyst for national renewal. Canada must rally its investment power, business ingenuity, and institutional muscle to build the backbone of a resilient, sovereign economy. As global capital flows become more volatile, this conversation will examine how Canadian investment strategies can evolve to protect national interests, attract aligned foreign investment, and ensure long-term prosperity.
Participating delegates will exchange policy ideas with provincial ministers.
This year's Summit will boast several opportunities for connection and dialogue with industry professionals, thought leaders, and decision-makers.
Introductory Remarks: Gina Antonacci, Senior Vice President, Academic, Humber Polytechnic
This forward-looking keynote will explore Canada’s economic outlook, strategies to boost productivity and innovation, and collaborative approaches to resilience in a fragmented global economy.
Deepening relationships with like-minded partners is an economic imperative for Canada to secure its long-term resilience and growth. With strong historical and cultural ties, the United Kingdom remains a critical ally in Canada’s efforts to diversify trade, strengthen supply chains, and expand market access.
This fireside chat with the UK Deputy High Commissioner will explore new opportunities for transatlantic collaboration, including modernizing trade agreements, exploring alternative security partnerships, and navigating shared geopolitical challenges.
Canada’s productivity gap is widening, and the solution isn’t just more workers, but smarter work. As AI and emerging technologies transform every sector, the real opportunity lies in equipping Canadian workers to harness these tools for greater impact. This panel will explore how Canada can future-proof its economy by scaling up skills, accelerating technology adoption, and building the physical and digital infrastructure needed to power the AI era. From compute capacity to training ecosystems to workplace transformation, leaders will discuss what it takes to turn Canada’s productivity challenge into its next competitive edge.
Introductory Remarks: Ana Serrano, President & Vice-Chancellor, OCAD University.
Ontario’s life sciences sector is a global innovation leader, from medical isotopes to cutting-edge therapeutics and diagnostics. Harnessing this advantage is critical as international protectionism and supply chain vulnerabilities reshape the global landscape. This panel will explore how Ontario can build its own competitive strengths to grow domestic capacity, accelerate innovation, unlock investment and overcome regulatory and commercialization barriers to future-proof Ontario’s role as a global hub for life sciences.
Canada’s Place in a Changing World
Ontario’s mining and critical minerals sector is evolving rapidly, driven by global demand, technological advancement, the need for sustainable growth, and a growing recognition of its role as a key economic engine. As the province looks to the future, meaningful partnerships with First Nations communities and a strong focus on innovation will be essential to unlocking the sector’s full potential.
This panel will explore findings from the Ontario Chamber’s latest report, Ontario’s Mining Future 2030, delving into the challenges the industry faces and strategic steps needed to position Ontario as a global leader in responsible, inclusive mining.
In an increasingly volatile global environment, Canada’s defence and security strategy has far-reaching implications for economic resilience, trade, and innovation. This session explores the intersection of national security and economic opportunity, examining how recent federal investments — including the historic $81.8 billion committed in Budget 2025 and the pledge to meet NATO’s 5% GDP defence spending target by 2035 — will shape Canada’s role on the world stage. From supply chain vulnerabilities to the growth of the domestic defence industrial base, the discussion will unpack what business leaders need to know — and why it matters now more than ever.
