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EVENT

Canada Investment Leadership Forum: From Summit Dialogue to Investment Action

Canadian Investment Leadership Forum: From Summit Dialogue to Investment Action

September 15, 2026

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET

Toronto
Event details and attendance information will be provided upon confirmation of your registration.

This is a private, invitation-only event.

Bridging strategy with execution

Immediately following the federal government's Canada Investment Summit on Sept. 15, join BLG, PwC Canada and OVIN for a private evening forum designed for C-suite executives, global investors and government stakeholders.

This exclusive gathering moves beyond high-level policy to examine executable projects and investment opportunities across Canada's priority sectors: defence, energy, automotive, AI and infrastructure.

Confirmed speakers

Mélanie Joly
The Honourable
Mélanie Joly

Minister of Industry

Sharing the government's perspective on transforming strategic investments into sovereign capability, executable projects and opportunities for Canadian industry through a keynote address and fireside chat.

Flavio Volpe
Flavio Volpe, C.M.

President, APMA

Providing commentary on a sector highlight detailing how capital, policy and regulatory frameworks can align to strengthen Canada's automotive supply chain and industrial capacity.

Kevin Reed
Kevin Reed

Former co-founder and founding president, DSRB Development Group

Participating in a fireside chat on why financing matters, how industry leaders connect capital to sovereign capability and what it takes to make major initiatives investable and shovel-ready.

Ehren Cory
Ehren Cory

CEO, Canada Infrastructure Bank

Providing commentary on an infrastructure highlight on accelerating new investment through private and public sector partnerships to support sustainable nation-building projects.

Ismail Mokabel
Ismail Mokabel

President and chief operating officer, MHI RJ Aviation Group

Providing commentary on an aerospace sector highlight and the opportunities shaping the future of investment, innovation and global business growth.

Alena Thouin
Alena Thouin

Chief strategy and operations officer, Building Ontario Fund

Providing commentary on an energy sector highlight, accelerating infrastructure investment, shaping operational frameworks and driving organizational transformation.

James Brewer
James Brewer

SVP, Nuclear Sustainability Strategies, Ontario Power Generation

Providing commentary on an energy sector highlight on the Darlington Small Modular Reactor project, showcasing how strategic partnerships unlock transformative economic opportunities and support nation-building.

Jeanue Chung
Jeanue Chung

Founder and CEO, LUNR Aerospace

Providing commentary on a space sector highlight, bringing a founder's perspective to building nationally significant infrastructure and developing Canada's sovereign launch capability.


Host partners

  • Anita McOuat - National Markets Leader, PwC Canada
    Delivering welcome remarks on behalf of PwC Canada.
  • Laura Wood - Partner, Government and Public Sector; Global Defence Leader, PwC Canada
    Moderating the fireside chat on why financing is needed to make bold ambitions work.
  • Larry Elliot - Regional Managing Partner Ottawa, BLG
    Delivering welcome remarks on behalf of BLG.
  • Jessica Sheridan - Partner and Co-Leader, Defence and National Security Group, BLG
    Moderating the keynote fireside chat with Minister Joly. The discussion will explore how the Government of Canada’s ambitious investment and industrial agenda translates into actionable opportunities for Canadian industry.
  • John Vellone - Partner and National Co-Leader, Energy and Power Group, BLG
    Moderating the infrastructure highlight on investment and project development.
  • Cherie Brant - Partner and National Co-Leader, Indigenous Law
    Moderating energy sector highlight (Williams Treaty First Nation Investment Holdings investment in Darlington New Nuclear SMR Project)

Also in attendance from BLG: partners Edona Vila, Cindy ClarkeMarin Leci, Stephen Redican, Freddie Pletcher, Ryan Tomcic and Tim McCormick.

As this program is evolving, check back for updates and additional details.

The program will explore:

  • The government's perspective on turning investment into sovereign capability, executable projects and economic growth for Canadian industry
  • Case studies showcasing investable initiatives across Canada's priority sectors
  • Why financing matters, including how C-suite leaders, investors and industry connect capital to sovereign capability and what makes programs investable and shovel-ready

Who should attend

This is a private, invitation-only event designed for C-suite executives, senior government officials, institutional investors and industry leaders actively shaping Canada's investment landscape.

Space is strictly limited. Submitting a request below does not guarantee attendance. Event details and attendance information will be provided upon confirmation of your registration via email.