Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the country’s first-ever Investment Summit, part of an ambitious plan to catalyze $1 trillion in total investment in Canada over the next five years.
The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister stated, “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.”
As such, the Canada Investment Summit, which is planned for September 14 – 15, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario, will bring together the world’s largest investors, including top CEOs, entrepreneurs, and prominent global business leaders to support nation-building projects and create new opportunities to grow the Canadian economy.
The Summit will be hosted by the federal government in 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, to strengthen Canada’s position as a top global destination for foreign direct investment (FDI).
Over the last year, Canada has secured more than 20 new economic and defence partnerships and $97 billion in foreign investment commitment in support of its effort to build a stronger, more independent, and resilient economy through a focus on clean energy, critical minerals, and new technologies and artificial intelligence.
Canada consistently ranks among the top destinations for FDI confidence, with a AAA credit rating, the lowest net debt-to-GDP ratio in the G7, and the number one ranking among G7 countries for banking stability, as well as one of the world’s most educated workforces.
