The Quay, 100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor
In Person
Ontario is on the move. With billions committed to projects like Highway 413, the Bradford Bypass, the new Highway 7 and the Garden City Skyway, the province is reshaping its highway network to drive trade, accelerate goods movement, and unlock new development.
Featuring remarks from the Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, this half-day breakfast event brings together government leaders, builders, freight operators and business executives to explore how these once-in-a-generation projects are setting the stage for prosperity.
A modern highway network means faster goods movement, stronger site selection for investors and the ability to compete globally. For companies across the Innovation Corridor, these upgrades will determine where business flows, where housing and jobs emerge and how trade expands.
Join us on October 30 for candid discussions and insider perspectives on Ontario’s highway strategy and walk away knowing what it means for your bottom line and growth opportunities.
Be part of the conversation that will shape how Ontario keeps its economy moving and ensures your business moves with it.
- Logistics, freight, and supply chain leaders driving goods movement and efficiency.
- Developers, real estate, and construction firms shaping growth tied to infrastructure.
- Automotive and advanced manufacturing executives reliant on fast, reliable trade corridors.
- Government officials and policymakers advancing Ontario’s competitiveness agenda.
- Business leaders and investors seeking growth opportunities connected to infrastructure.

The Board has partnered with fellow anchor members of Canada’s Innovation Corridor Business Council—the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo and Hamilton Chambers of Commerce—on this important event. Together, we convene focused, high-impact sessions on priorities like transit, housing, innovation, and trade to advance shared advocacy goals across the Corridor. The Corridor generates over 18% of Canada’s GDP and is second only to Silicon Valley in start-up density, making it one of the country’s most powerful economic engines.
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 am: Registration and Networking Breakfast
9:00 – 9:10 am: Introductory Remarks
- Giles Gherson, President and CEO, Toronto Region Board of Trade
9:10 – 9:40 am: Keynote Address and Fireside Chat
- The Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria, Minister of Transportation, Government of Ontario
Hear Minister Sakaria outline how the province’s next wave of highway investments will unlock new opportunities for business growth. Discover what Ontario’s strategy to open the Golden Horseshoe, reduce congestion, and drive infrastructure innovation means for your organization’s competitiveness, connectivity, and future expansion.
Moderator:
- Giles Gherson
9:40 – 10:20 am: Panel Discussion: Highways as Growth Engines
- Tara Erwin, Senior Vice President & Regional Transportation Director, Canada, HDR
- Mike Branch, VP, Data & Analytics, Geotab
- Victoria Mancinelli, Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships, LiUNA
Moderator:
- Dr. Jonathan English, Founding Principal, Infrastory Insights
Gain a firsthand look at how Ontario’s evolving highway network will reshape where business happens. Industry leaders will share how infrastructure investments are streamlining freight movement, opening new industrial and development sites, and expanding trade potential across the Innovation Corridor — insights you can use to position your business at the centre of Ontario’s economic momentum.
10:20 – 10:30 am: Closing Remarks
- Giles Gherson
Speakers
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The Hon. Prabmeet Sarkaria
Minister of Transportation, Government of Ontario
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Mike Branch
VP, Data & Analytics, Geotab
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Tara Erwin
Senior Vice-President, HDR
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Dr. Jonathan English
Fellow, NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management
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Victoria Mancinelli
Director of Public Relations, Marketing and Strategic Partnerships, LiUNA
Tickets & Registration
Members
- Single Ticket: $149
- Table of 10: $1,341
Non-Members
- Single Ticket: $199
- Table of 10: $1,990