The Canada Investment Summit 2026 took place in Toronto, Ontario, on September 14–15, bringing together global investors, institutional investment funds and government representatives to explore major investment opportunities across Canada.
Hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney in partnership with CPP Investments and PSP Investments, the inaugural summit attracted investors from nearly 30 countries representing more than $100 trillion in assets under management. The event resulted in nearly $500 billion in new investment commitments for Canadian businesses, infrastructure and strategic industries.
The Canada Investment Summit was created to strengthen Canada's position as an international investment destination and connect global capital with major Canadian projects. Over two days, Toronto became a meeting point for international financial institutions, pension funds, corporate executives, entrepreneurs and public-sector leaders.
The summit was hosted by the Government of Canada in collaboration with two of the country's largest institutional investors: the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments).
Discussions focused on Canada's long-term economic opportunities, including infrastructure development, energy, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, defence and emerging technologies. These sectors were central to Canada's broader ambition to attract $1 trillion in total investment over five years.
One of the most significant outcomes of the summit was the announcement of nearly $500 billion in new investment commitments from financial institutions, pension funds, banks and investment organizations.
Major announcements included:
CPP Investments and Brookfield Asset Management: Launched the $50 billion Maple Fund to invest in critical infrastructure and strategic industries across Canada.
PSP Investments: Announced plans to increase its Canadian investments by 30% to 40%, representing an additional $25 billion.
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan: Committed an additional $10 billion to Canadian investment opportunities by the end of 2027.
Sun Life: Announced $5 billion in investments over five years in critical infrastructure, including digital technology, energy and transportation.
Canada's major banks: Announced nearly $325 billion in new financing commitments to support Canadian businesses and infrastructure.
These announcements highlighted the role of institutional capital and private-sector financing in supporting Canada's infrastructure, technology and industrial development. The commitments represent announced investment and financing plans, with projects and funding expected to advance over time.
The summit highlighted several industries considered important to Canada's future economic development.
Energy and critical minerals were prominent topics, reflecting Canada's natural resources and opportunities in domestic production, processing and international supply chains. Artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure also received significant attention, particularly as demand for computing capacity and advanced technologies continues to grow.
Infrastructure, transportation, defence and advanced manufacturing were additional areas of focus. Investment in these sectors is intended to support business expansion, strengthen supply chains, improve productivity and create employment opportunities across the country.
The summit also reinforced Toronto's role as an international business and financial centre, providing a setting for global investors and Canadian organizations to establish relationships and explore potential partnerships.
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The first Canada Investment Summit marked an important gathering for Canada's investment community. By bringing together global investors, institutional funds, financial institutions and government leaders, the September 2026 event created opportunities to connect international capital with Canadian businesses and major development projects.
With nearly $500 billion in announced investment commitments, the summit placed Toronto at the centre of an important discussion about Canada's economic future and its role in global investment.
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