Prime Minister

Mark Carney

is inviting the world’s largest investors, including top CEOs, entrepreneurs, and global business leaders, to the “first-ever” Canada Investment Summit in Toronto this September as part of his plan to unlock $1 trillion in new investments over the next five years.

The summit — taking place on Sept. 14 and 15 in Canada’s largest city — is focused on attracting new investment to support nation-building projects and grow the economy,

according to the Prime Minister’s Office.

“Canada has what the world wants. We’re an energy superpower, with the most educated workforce in the world and rock-solid fiscal strength,” Carney said in a statement.

“The first-ever Canada Investment Summit will capitalize on those advantages to help drive billions in new investments into Canada. That means more growth for our businesses, more high-paying career opportunities, and a stronger, more independent Canadian economy for all.”

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The federal government is hosting the summit in partnership with the

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)

and the

Public Sector Pension Investment Board

(PSP Investments).

“We believe Canada is at its best when it brings together public and private sector leaders to showcase the country’s strengths, deepen commercial relationships, and catalyze lasting economic value,” CPPIB chief executive John Graham said.

The federal government says it has already secured $97 billion in new investments across 20 new partnerships in the past year.

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