The Government of Canada is focused on catalyzing private sector investment in Canada that enhances long-term growth potential and that will help jumpstart and sustain productivity growth, to ultimately bring in $500 billion in new private sector investment in Canada over the next five years.
As part of that effort, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia, on May 28, 2026, to attend Invest Canada '26, the flagship annual conference of the Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA), convening senior leaders from across Canada's VC and private equity ecosystem, including fund managers, institutional investors, and policymakers.
At the event the Minister will engage in a fireside chat with Benjamin Bergen, CVCA's Chief Executive Officer, about Canada's international capital strategy, balancing efforts to attract foreign investment while ensuring that ownership, returns, and long-term value creation remain anchored in Canada for domestic funds and pension investors.
Canada is already emerging as a top destination for global investment, with inward direct investment at its highest level in nearly two decades. Direct investment provides high-value, long‑term capital that creates high‑quality jobs, boosts productivity, and brings new technologies and skills to Canada.
