Milken Institute Announces Global Dialogues Toronto, Highlighting Canada at the Center of the Next Era of Global Growth

This event marks the Institute’s first large-scale convening in Canada, gathering prominent business leaders and global investors to examine the country’s economic outlook and investment opportunities

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Milken Institute announced today it will hold its Global Dialogues Toronto on September 14, 2026, at the Park Hyatt Toronto, timed to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Canada Investment Summit. The Global Dialogues will convene business leaders and decision-makers to explore how Canada can continue to enhance its position as a leading destination for investment, talent, and long-term growth.

"As investors navigate a more fragmented and unpredictable global landscape, Canada is emerging as a beacon of resilience anchored by strong institutions, critical mineral wealth, and a fast-growing innovation economy," said Laura Deal Lacey, Executive Vice President International at the Milken Institute. “Global Dialogues Toronto is our platform for turning that resilience into real investment and lasting partnerships."

The Global Dialogues Toronto, underwritten by TD Bank Group, will feature leading investors, senior executives, policymakers, and pension leaders, including:

• Raymond Chun, Group President and Chief Executive Officer, TD Bank Group
• Judy Goldring, President & Chief Executive Officer, AGF Management Limited
• Dave McKay, President & Chief Executive Officer, RBC
• John McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group
• Tony Minella, Chief Executive Officer, Eldridge Capital Management
• Jack Neumark, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Fortress Investment Group
• David Steinbach, Global Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner, Hines

The program will explore how one of the world’s most stable and sophisticated economies is positioning itself for long-term investment leadership, driven by deep capital pools, global financial connectivity, a respected legal and regulatory framework, and growing strategic importance in sectors such as critical minerals and energy transition. The discussions will be posted on the Milken Institute’s website and available for viewing.

Expected panels include:

• Mobilizing Capital at Scale: Financing Canada's Next Growth Chapter
• Investing in Industries that are Changing the World
• Building the Global AI Economy: Capital, Sovereignty, and the Future of Competitiveness
• Beyond Capital: How Long-Term Investors are Creating Value

“What makes Canada particularly compelling right now is the strategic intent behind its capital. Building on a long-standing commitment to global trade and investment, Canada is sharpening its focus on economic resilience through initiatives such as the proposed C$25 billion Canada Strong Fund and a renewed emphasis on trade diversification,” said Mary Ng, Senior Fellow, Milken Institute International, and former Minister of International Trade, Canada. “Global Dialogues Toronto creates the space for Canadian business leaders and global investors to move beyond introductions and into the kind of substantive dialogue that leads to tangible investment, meaningful partnerships, and lasting economic impact.”

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Global Dialogues Toronto At-a-Glance:

• What: The Milken Institute Global Dialogues Toronto is a convening of business innovators, global investors, and public sector leaders
• Date and Time: Monday, September 14, 2026; 9AM – 1:30PM EDT
• Location: Park Hyatt Toronto 4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2E8, Canada
• Format: The program will feature successive fireside chats and panels focused on investment, talent an growth opportunities in Canada
• Website: https://milkeninstitute.org
• Hashtag: #MIGlobal

About the Milken Institute

The Milken Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank focused on accelerating measurable progress on the path to a meaningful life. With a focus on financial, physical, mental, and environmental health, we bring together the best ideas and innovative resourcing to develop blueprints for tackling some of our most critical global issues through the lens of what’s pressing now and what’s coming next. For more information, visit www.milkeninstitute.org.

About Milken Institute International

Milken Institute International connects global markets through regional convenings and research to drive locally grounded, globally informed solutions. For more information, visit www.milkeninstitute.org/international.