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Investment attraction and major projects

Leaders used the Canada Investment Summit to seek capital for strategic infrastructure, resources, technology and industrial projects.

Mark Carney reported nearly $500 billion in investment commitments and announced expanded immediate-expensing incentives. Susan Holt, Doug Ford, Wab Kinew, John Main, Tim Houston and Tony Wakeham each highlighted project pipelines or investor engagement spanning energy, mining, infrastructure, technology and trade.

2026-08-21 – 2026-09-19

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NU Nunavut

John MainPremier of Nunavut·

Premier's Statements | 7−ᒋᓕᖅᑕᖓᓂ ᒪᓕᒐᓕᐅᕐᕕᖕᒥ ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ // 7th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut

Premier John Main said he represented Nunavut at the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto, hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney. He promoted Nunavut to global investors, highlighting natural resources, environmental certainty, and growth potential in mining, fisheries and tourism with appropriate investment.

Official source for John Main
ON Ontario

Doug FordPremier of Ontario·

Ontario Celebrates Grand Opening of Sanofi’s Newest Biomanufacturing Facility

Doug Ford celebrated Sanofi’s opening of its $925 million Charles Best vaccine manufacturing facility in North York. The 263,000-square-foot site will manufacture, formulate, fill and package Fluzone High-Dose influenza vaccine for adults 65 and older, and is expected to create 300 skilled jobs.

Official source for Doug Ford
CA Canada

Mark CarneyPrime Minister of Canada·

The first Canada Investment Summit unleashes nearly $500 billion of new investment in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the first Canada Investment Summit secured nearly $500 billion in investment commitments for Canadian businesses and infrastructure. He also announced a Productivity Mega Deduction for business assets, plans to seek private airport operating concessions, and new funding for defence technologies and a critical minerals project.

Official source for Mark Carney
CA Canada

Mark CarneyPrime Minister of Canada·

Prime Minister Carney introduces new Productivity Mega Deduction to boost Canada’s advantage as the most competitive G7 country for new business investment

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Productivity Mega Deduction, expanding immediate tax deductions for eligible business investments to more than 65% of assets, including equipment, software, pipelines and infrastructure. He also said immediate expensing will become permanent to reduce businesses’ after-tax investment costs.

Official source for Mark Carney
MB Manitoba

Wab KinewPremier of Manitoba·

Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Announces Plan to Ship More Minerals Out of Churchill by Tripling Production

Wab Kinew announced a plan to triple Manitoba’s critical mineral production over five years and increase shipments through the Port of Churchill. The plan includes faster environmental licensing and exploration processes, risk-based approvals, additional processing staff, and measures to speed hydro connections and interim power solutions for mining projects.

Official source for Wab Kinew
NS Nova Scotia

Tim HoustonPremier of Nova Scotia·

Premier to Attend Canada’s First Investment Summit

Premier Tim Houston will attend Canada’s first Investment Summit in Toronto and host a reception for investors interested in Nova Scotia energy, mining and infrastructure projects. Nova Scotia will present 20 investment-ready projects, including Wind West, Melford International Terminal and Spaceport Nova Scotia.

Official source for Tim Houston
NL Newfoundland and Labrador

Tony WakehamPremier of Newfoundland and Labrador·

Statement from the Honourable Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador on the Canada Investment Summit - News Releases

Premier Tony Wakeham supports the Canada Investment Summit’s efforts to attract investment in sectors including infrastructure, energy, technology and critical minerals. Unable to attend because of a special House of Assembly sitting, he says an official and representatives will engage investors while the Churchill Falls and Gull Island deal receives debate.

Official source for Tony Wakeham
NU Nunavut

John MainPremier of Nunavut·

Nunavut calls for investment in infrastructure to help build one Canadian economy | 7−ᒋᓕᖅᑕᖓᓂ ᒪᓕᒐᓕᐅᕐᕕᖕᒥ ᓄᓇᕗᒻᒥ // 7th Legislative Assembly of Nunavut

Premier John Main called for public and private investment in Nunavut’s major infrastructure priorities, including clean energy, telecommunications, transportation and marine projects. He said foundational infrastructure would support residents, resource development, supply chains, trade corridors, and Canada’s economic, defence and security needs.

Official source for John Main
MB Manitoba

Wab KinewPremier of Manitoba·

Province of Manitoba | News Releases | Manitoba Government Announces Tax Exemption on Major Capital Investments to Build Port of Churchill Plus

Wab Kinew announced that major capital investments in the Port of Churchill Plus project will be exempt from provincial sales tax. The measure covers investments such as an energy corridor, liquefied natural gas facilities, Hudson Bay Railway upgrades, and icebreaking or ice-class shipping capacity.

Official source for Wab Kinew
ON Ontario

Doug FordPremier of Ontario·

Premier Ford’s Statement Ahead of the 2026 Canada Investment Summit

Premier Doug Ford said Ontario is welcoming global investors during the Canada Investment Summit and that he will meet business leaders from several countries. He said Ontario’s Deal Book presents 15 major projects in energy, critical minerals, AI and advanced manufacturing, while the province works to reduce red tape and speed permitting.

Official source for Doug Ford
NB New Brunswick

Susan HoltPremier of New Brunswick·

New Brunswick aims to turn investment interest into action at Canada Investment Summit

Premier Susan Holt said she will attend the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto as part of a Greater Toronto Area investment-attraction initiative. Holt will promote New Brunswick opportunities in critical minerals, energy, digital infrastructure and transportation, including eight named projects representing more than $30 billion in potential capital investment.

Official source for Susan Holt