TOCW’s Official Kick-Off: True North Rising | The Canadian Competitive Advantage – Jun. 1, 2026
Session Description
June 1 2026 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Toronto Climate Week and the Lawson Climate Institute at the University of Toronto present True North Rising, the anchor flagship event that is designed to set the tone for the days to follow. Under the theme Canada’s Competitive Advantage, this full-day gathering convenes senior leaders across government, finance, industry, and civil society to align around shared priorities for Canada’s climate-driven economic leadership.
The program will feature keynote addresses and cross-sector panels examining how climate policy, trade, capital deployment, innovation, and infrastructure strategy are shaping Canada’s next era of growth. With an intentionally curated audience of approximately 200 senior decision-makers and influential media representatives, the kickoff event serves as a strategic platform for pivotal discussions to take place, that will influence the investable vision for Canada’s future.