The Quay - 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor
In Person
Earlier this year, the federal government's 2024 budget introduced changes to capital gains taxation, which came into effect on June 25. These changes have catalyzed a critical moment to reimagine and revitalize Canada's investment landscape, charting a bold new course for our economic future.
For over a decade, Canada has faced declining investment in innovation and new productive capacity, contributing to our widening GDP gap versus US peers. Now, it's time to look forward and address how we can create a more competitive and attractive investment landscape.
Join us for a critical and timely conversation to explore:
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What should a pro-investment tax environment look like in Canada?
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What is needed from future federal and provincial budgets to enable it?
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How can Canada unlock the capital investment urgently needed for growth and innovation?
Be in the room to hear industry leaders share strategies for boosting productivity, innovation and energy transition, as well as discuss the need for a productivity-friendly tax system. This event promises to be a morning of constructive solutions, insightful ideas and candid debate that will shape the future of investment in the Toronto region and Canada as a whole.
- Solutions-Oriented Discussions: Explore critical questions for businesses as we look ahead to the next Fall Economic Statement and next year’s Budget.
- Industry Insights: Gain valuable insights from industry leaders on the impact of tax changes on investment behavior.
- Strategic Guidance: Learn strategies to attract investment and innovation to the Toronto region.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other change makers who may be potential clients, partners, and stakeholders from diverse sectors.
Agenda
8:00 – 8:45 am: Networking Breakfast & Registration
8:45 – 8:50 am: Opening Remarks
- Giles Gherson, President & CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
8:50 – 9:15 am: Opening Address
- The Honourable Bill Morneau, Former Minister of Finance of Canada
9:15 – 9:40 am: Canada’s Investment Soft Spot
- Dan Daviau, President & CEO, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.
Moderator:
Doug Turnbull, Vice Chairman and Country Head, Canada, Morningstar DBRS
9:40 – 10:10 am: Lightning Talks: Impacts on the Region's Key Sectors
- Michele Harradence, President, Enbridge Inc, Gas Distribution & Storage and EVP – Enbridge and Business Council of Toronto, Executive Table Member
- Joe Loparco, Co-President, AGS Automotive Systems and Tiercon Corp and Business Council of Toronto, Executive Table Member
- Sachin Aggarwal, Chief Executive Officer, Think Research
10:10 – 10:25 am: Networking Break
10:25 – 10:55 am: Risky Business – Balancing Risk and Reward
- John Ruffolo, Founder and Managing Partner, Maverix Private Equity
- Lisa Melchior, Founder and Managing Partner, VERTU Capital
Moderator:
- Julie Di Lorenzo, President, Mirabella Development Corporation
10:55 – 11:35 am: Unpacking the Economic Impact
- Blake Goldring, Executive Chairman, AGF Management Limited
- Jack Mintz, President’s Fellow of the School of Public Policy, University of Calgary (Virtual appearance)
11:35 am – 12:00 pm: Fireside Chat and Closing Address
- Dave Smith, MPP and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance, Government of Ontario
Moderator:
- Giles Gherson
Speakers
Tickets & Registration
Individual:
- Member: $129
- Non-Member: $179
Table of 10:
- Member: $1,290
- Non-Member: $1,790