Protests planned for Carney’s investment summit in Toronto

Protests are scheduled for Prime Minister Mark Carney's investment summit in Toronto, as organizers allege he is associating with business leaders perceived as worsening global issues. Hundreds of executives and global asset managers are arriving in Toronto for the inaugural Canada Investment Summit, aiming to showcase numerous projects at different development stages. This summit is a crucial component of Carney's strategy to attract $1 trillion in investment to Canada over the next five years.

Demonstrators, comprising labor unions, Indigenous leaders, and climate and housing advocates, will take to the streets on Monday, carrying a banner that reads "The Many vs. The Money." They intend to engage in "direct intervention" with summit attendees. Organizers express their dissent towards Carney's plan to entrust Canada's economic destiny to CEOs, expressing concerns over public services, pipelines, and arms manufacturing.

The prime minister's event commences on Sunday evening, where he is set to deliver brief remarks at the summit's welcome reception. Ontario Premier Doug Ford asserts that invitees hail from Kuwait, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore, Qatar, Norway, Japan, and Australia. Ford emphasizes that the summit is about forging connections, opening doors, and demonstrating Ontario's allure as one of the most attractive investment destinations globally.

He highlights that 15 major projects in Ontario are up for grabs, encompassing energy production and transmission, critical minerals and mining, AI, and advanced manufacturing.

Ford asserts that Ontario is crafting an economy capable of competing with any global counterpart. This message will resonate throughout the Canada Investment Summit. "Ontario has what the world needs, and we will ensure the world knows it," he declares. This report by The Canadian Press was initially released on September 13, 2026. Additional details provided by Craig Lord and Alessia Passafiume in Ottawa.