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Investment attraction and strategic infrastructure

Leaders promoted major energy, transport, port, mining, digital and industrial projects to investors, particularly around the Canada Investment Summit.

Susan Holt presented more than $30 billion in New Brunswick opportunities; Wab Kinew offered tax exemptions for Port of Churchill Plus investments; Doug Ford highlighted Ontario projects; Tim Houston showcased Nova Scotia projects; and Tony Wakeham emphasized Churchill Falls and Gull Island investment potential.

2026-08-22 – 2026-09-20

Statements
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Active days
3
Longest streak
2 days
Jurisdictions
5
Recent direction
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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
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