Canada’s Investment Summit: New Opportunities for Canadian Businesses

Toronto, ON – September 16, 2026

The Canada Investment Summit, held in Toronto on September 14–15, concluded with nearly $500 billion in announced investment and financing commitments, along with major new tax incentives and financing opportunities for Canadian businesses.

The federal government aims to generate $1 trillion in total investment in Canada over the next five years.

What Was Announced?

Nearly $100 Billion in Institutional Investment
Canadian pension funds, insurers and institutional investors announced major commitments, including the new $50-billion Maple Fund for critical infrastructure and strategic industries.

Nearly $325 Billion in Business & Infrastructure Financing
Canada’s major banks announced significant financing commitments. This includes $2 billion from CIBC for SMEs in defence and dual-use sectors and nearly $1.5 billion from RBC for high-growth Canadian technology companies.

New Productivity Mega Deduction

Businesses will be able to immediately deduct the cost of a much broader range of qualifying investments, including machinery and equipment, software, R&D, computer equipment, certain vehicles, patents and infrastructure assets. The government is also making immediate expensing permanent.

For businesses planning major equipment purchases, technology investments or expansions, this could significantly improve the economics of investing now.

$700 Million for Defence & Dual-Use Technologies

BDC will deploy an additional $700 million for Canadian defence and dual-use technology companies as part of its broader $6-billion Defence Platform.

Where Are The Opportunities?

The Summit highlighted several priority sectors:

AI & Data Centres | Defence & Aerospace | Advanced Manufacturing | Critical Minerals | Energy | Infrastructure | Transportation | Cybersecurity | Digital Technology

Large projects will also create opportunities for manufacturers, construction companies, engineering firms, technology providers, equipment suppliers and other SMEs throughout their supply chains.

Ottawa also intends to introduce legislation expanding its “one project, one review, one year” approach to additional federally involved infrastructure projects, potentially reducing approval times.

More investment announcements are also expected to emerge from discussions initiated during the Summit.

What Should Your Business Do?

If your company is considering expansion, new equipment, technology, R&D, exports, financing or entering new supply chains, now is a good time to review what assistance may be available.

Opportunities may include government grants, loans, tax incentives, financing, procurement opportunities and programs supporting businesses affected by tariffs and changing U.S. trade conditions.

How GTA Strategies Can Assist

GTA Strategies can review your company’s plans and identify government grants, loans, tax incentives and financing programs for which you may qualify.

We can also assist with federal, provincial and municipal government relations, funding applications, regulatory issues, procurement opportunities, defence and infrastructure opportunities, business expansion and trade diversification.

Don’t spend hours trying to figure out which programs apply to your business. Contact GTA Strategies and let us review the opportunities with you.