Now, more than ever, it’s essential to double down on collaboration and partnership with the United States to safeguard this vital cross-border relationship. That’s why the Canadian Chamber is leading three high-impact missions to the U.S. in 2025.

These missions will offer Canadian businesses direct access to U.S. policymakers and industry leaders, allowing them to tackle key issues head-on and seize new opportunities for growth.

• Our U.S. missions typically span 1.5 days. We collaborate with local partners to finalize dates, speakers, and venues, while also incorporating additional opportunities as they arise.
• Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. Some meals will be provided, but not all.

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Participation Fees (CAD$)

The following registration fees apply to all 2025 U.S. missions:

Individual Delegates

• $1,600 – Excellence Members
• $2,100 – Members
• $3,000 – Non-Members

Note: Prices are listed in Canadian dollars (CAD).

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North American Economic Security Mission | June 10 – 11, 2025

Join us in Washington, D.C., this June for a timely gathering of leaders, policymakers, and industry experts focused on the future of North American economic security.

Hosted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, this mission marks our second business-led trade mission dedicated to North American Economic Security, offering a unique opportunity to explore how Canada, the United States, and Mexico can preserve and deepen the North American economic partnership. With ongoing trade disruptions and the CUSMA review one year away, this gathering is especially relevant, as it brings together key stakeholders to address the evolving landscape of trade and economic relations.

The mission will focus on:

• North American Economic Security in the Context of the 2026 CUSMA Review: understand its implications for trade and economic policy across the region.
• Navigating Tariff Challenges and Pathways to Greater Economic Integration: explore the opportunities and challenges of deepening economic integration in the context of the broader geopolitical landscape.
• Cultivating Strategic Dialogues: with a particular focus on cross-border partnerships.

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PAST: Critical Minerals | April 28-29, 2025

Join us in Washington, D.C. for important engagement opportunities on critical minerals with North American leaders.

This April, the Canadian Chamber will lead its third U.S. Mission on critical minerals, following a productive inaugural mission to Washington, D.C., in November 2023 and a sequel mission to Denver, Colorado, in October 2024. We are returning to Washington to engage with members of the new U.S. administration at a critical juncture in the Canada-U.S. relationship.

The mission will focus on:

• Strengthen Canada-U.S. Trade Relations: Foster closer collaboration with the U.S. to build more integrated North American critical mineral value chains, promoting mutual growth and security.
• Cultivate Strategic Dialogues: Facilitate ongoing conversations with U.S. industry groups and leaders to ensure alignment and strengthen cross-border partnerships in critical minerals and related industries.
• Raise Awareness of Canada’s Leadership: Reinforce Canada’s role as a global leader within the Mineral Security Partnership (MSP), showcasing its commitment to securing responsible and sustainable mineral supply chains.

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PAST: Manufacturing & Supply Chains | March 5-7, 2025

Join us in Washington, D.C. to engage on the importance of manufacturing and supply chains for the Canada-U.S. economies.

This two-day mission is planned in  collaboration with the Canadian Chamber’s on-the-ground partners in D.C., including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Embassy of Canada in Washington and the Wilson Centre. It will bring together key American and Canadian stakeholders – including current and former government officials, sector business leaders, premier academics and other political influencers. Together, delegates and special guests will take a close look at the threats currently facing both the manufacturing and transportation sectors, as well as what can be done to  safeguard our supply chains and strengthen Canada-U.S. relations.

The mission will focus on:

• Enhancing Supply Chain Stability: Focus on improving the resilience of integrated supply chains between Canada and the U.S., ensuring stability amidst economic uncertainty.
• Raising Awareness on Tariffs and Trade: Address the impact of President Trump’s proposed tariffs and advocate for fair trade practices under CUSMA.
• Strengthening Canada-U.S. Trade Relations: Foster continued dialogue on trade agreements and market access, with an emphasis on CUSMA.
• Boosting Innovation and Productivity in Manufacturing: Explore strategies to improve manufacturing productivity by incorporating cutting-edge technologies.

Please note:

• Due to overwhelming interest, this mission has reached maximum capacity. We appreciate your enthusiasm and hope to see you at future events.
• Our U.S. missions typically span 1.5 days. We collaborate with local partners to finalize dates, speakers, and venues, while also incorporating additional opportunities as they arise.
• Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation. Some meals will be provided, but not all.

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Artificial Intelligence | September 16-17 2024

On September 16-17, in New York City, we hosted unique engagements on the future of AI with North American business and political leaders.

As we enter the last stretch of 2024, AI is at the forefront of every meaningful policy discussion across all jurisdictions, both regionally and globally. Whether the conversation pertains to business adoption, trust, productivity, national security, workforce, online safety or energy use, AI is playing an increasingly prominent role. As Canada takes on the G7 presidency in 2025, AI and all its facets are poised to be dominant topics among leading economies.

Yet, for organizations doing business in Canada, the future of regulation remains somewhat uncertain as the AI Act (AIDA) slowly makes its way through Parliament. Meanwhile, AI technologies continue to evolve rapidly, with other countries advancing on different regulatory paths.

That’s why the Canadian Chamber – in partnership with the Consulate General of Canada in New York and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce – is convening government officials, policy experts and business leaders from both the U.S. and Canada to explore AI trends, challenges and opportunities within the broader U.S.-Canada relationship, and offer recommendations on how Canada can leverage the G7 presidency to accelerate its economic growth through increased AI adoption.

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Critical Minerals | September 11-13, 2024

On September 11-13, 2024, in Colorado we hosted key engagement opportunities with North American political and business leaders on the Canada-U.S. Joint Action Plan on Critical Minerals Collaboration.

A key part of the Canadian Chamber’s broader Canada-U.S. engagement plan, this mission will provide members with an opportunity to delve into policy topics of strategic importance to both countries – especially in the lead up to the 2026 CUSMA review.

As we engage in strategic dialogues and build new partnerships over the three-day mission, our focus extends beyond strengthening economic ties. We will also seek to fortify supply chains that are the backbone of our critical industries. This mission marks another pivotal step towards achieving the ambitious goals of the Joint Action Plan through industry engagement, enhanced information sharing, and bilateral cooperation.

Mission participants will also have full access to the Colorado School of Mines’ annual Critical Minerals Symposium in Golden, Colorado, an event that brings together more than 200 leaders from industry, academia, and government to address a broad range of complex challenges associated with critical minerals. Additionally, delegates will visit the Edgar Experimental Mine, an educational facility in Idaho Springs that allows mining students from CSM to practice their skills.

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North American Economic Security | May 1-2, 2024

On May 1 and 2, in collaboration with our Washington, D.C. partners – the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Canadian Embassy – we held the second of our 2024 missions to Washington, DC.

This mission focused on North American Economic Security in the context of the 2026 CUSMA review, upcoming federal elections in all three of the member countries within the next two years, and the growing geopolitical volatility worldwide. Delegates had an opportunity to engage on the topic of North American economic security as a shared policy objective, with a focus on opportunities for revitalizing economic cooperation between the three countries. The program featured elected officials, policy experts and business leaders from the U.S., Mexico and Canada, who discussed pathways to greater economic integration, business risks and opportunities, and the broader geopolitical context.

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Life Sciences | April 2-3, 2024

On April 2-3, 2024, in Washington, D.C., along with our U.S. partners, we facilitated engagement opportunities with trade and supply chain experts, policymakers, researchers, academia, thought leaders and industry leaders from both countries.

These interactions were designed to foster dialogue, identify key strategies and forge long-lasting relationships in the life sciences space. The focus on collaboration between Canada and the United States united both countries and continued to support the integration of Canada’s life sciences industry into the global supply chain, thereby enhancing our competitiveness and improving our readiness for future health emergencies.

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We’re Coming Back to Calgary!

July 5, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | The Rooftop YYC | Calgary, AB

Largely recognized as one of Canada’s largest business and political networking events, we’re proud to be hosting an afternoon during the Calgary Stampede to connect the Canadian business community for the third year in a row.

Thank You to Our Excellence Members

Our International Business Leader of the Year award recognizes a business executive from a Canadian company whose visionary leadership and proactive pursuit of international business opportunities have enabled their company to establish a strong, competitive Canadian presence in global markets. 

Our 2025 honoree will be revealed soon.

2024

Last year, we were proud to recognize Ian Edwards, President and CEO of AtkinsRéalis as our 2024 International Business Leader of the Year.

The evening will also feature a keynote presentation by David Frum, one of the most influential political analysts of our time, who will offer his reflections on the U.S. election results and their implications for global business and politics.

Monday, November 25, 2024 | The Ritz-Carlton | Toronto, ON

Honouring

Ian Edwards, President and CEO, AtkinsRéalis

Ian L. Edwards is the President and CEO of AtkinsRéalis, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world. In his role, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the company, developing a growth plan for sustainable success and pursuing SNC-Lavalin’s purpose to “Engineer a better future for the planet and its people”. 

For over 30 years, Mr. Ian L. Edwards has been delivering complex infrastructure projects and leading businesses in the engineering and major projects industry in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. As a global executive with multidisciplinary expertise, he has redirected vision with a focus on creating value by simplifying and de-risking business, delivering high-quality global services locally and executing a roadmap that ensures financial resiliency, accelerates organic and inorganic growth, and creates value for shareholders. 

In 2019, Mr. Edwards was appointed President and CEO of AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin), a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world. At the helm of AtkinsRéalis, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the company, steering its growth plan for sustainable success and pursuing its purpose to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.  

In 2023, Mr. Edwards spearheaded the unification of several brands under the name AtkinsRéalis, an inflection point for the company after many years of successful transformation to become a leading Engineering Services and Project Management company. 

Mr. Edwards is committed to pushing the sustainability envelope from discussion to action, bringing to the forefront the engineering solutions required to address the most pressing global challenges of our time such as climate adaptation and the transition to clean energy including nuclear power. Through Mr. Edwards’ leadership, AtkinsRéalis continues to demonstrate its ability to enable sustainable, efficient, and better outcomes for clients and the communities they serve.  

Mr. Edwards is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers and is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. He supports various philanthropic causes such as the annual United Way/Centraide campaign and the McGill University Health Centre Foundation. Mr. Edwards invests in his continuous personal development while also nurturing a culture where values of safety, integrity, collaboration and innovation are lived every day, driving how one works, delivers and shows up in the world.  

Contact Details

For more information, please contact Alexandra Miceli, Director, Member Relations at 416.868.6415 (3232) or amiceli@chamber.ca. For inquires in French, please contact Anick DeSousa, Senior Director, Member Relations at 613.238.4000 (2239) or adesousa@chamber.ca.

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October 8 & 9, 2025
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites
5875 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON

Join us for our AGM & Convention, where chamber of commerce executives and community business leaders from across the country gather to discuss the economic and political issues affecting Canadian business and to shape our policy direction for the year ahead.

Registration

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Ticket Type	Price (pre-taxes and service fees)
Very Early Bird Rate (May 1 to June 13)	$525
Early Bird Rate (June 14 to September 5)	$625
Regular Rate (September 6 to October 1)	$725

Agenda

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Please note that we’re still finalizing the agenda, but are sharing this preliminary version to help with your travel planning.

Hotel Information

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A block of rooms is reserved at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites at a special group rate of $219/night.

Group rate includes:

• Complimentary Wi-Fi in guestrooms
• Discounted parking of $15/day/vehicle
• Complimentary airport shuttle

Please book your room by September 19, 2025.

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Each year, we may award up to 10 bursaries of up to $2,000 to help chambers or boards of trade attend the AGM & Convention. Bursaries can only be used towards covering the costs of conference registration, accommodation at the conference hotel, and round-trip airfare or ground transportation.

Application deadline: June 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET 

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The resolutions we debate and adopt will guide how we respond to current challenges and support Canadian businesses into the future.

Here’s how your chamber can take part:

• Submit up to two resolutions 
• Support as many resolutions as you wish
• Submission deadline: June 6, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. ET
• Review our Guide to Preparing a Resolution
• Resolutions from 2022 will expire unless resubmitted

Please consult the Policy Books and our Wins for Canadian Businesses.  

Key dates:

• April 14: Portal opens 
• June 6: Submission deadline
• June 13 – July 18: Review by Canadian Chamber Policy team and committees
• July 21 – August 13: Review by Screening Committee
• September 8: Resolutions Book released
• October 8 & 9: Policy debates at the AGM & Convention

Use the resolution portal:

All submissions must be made via the Policy Resolution Portal, located in the members-only section of chamber.ca. The portal is designed to streamline collaboration and avoid duplication. For help accessing the portal, please contact Clare Urquhart.

Voting Authorization Form

Unable to attend the AGM & Convention in person but want your chamber to be represented during the policy debates? Complete the Voting Authorization Form to assign your proxy vote.

Tourism Information

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Nestled on the shores of Lake Ontario, Mississauga is one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse cities, offering something for every visitor. From scenic waterfront trails and bustling shopping districts like Square One to rich cultural experiences at Celebration Square and the Living Arts Centre, Mississauga blends urban energy with natural beauty. As home to Toronto Pearson International Airport, it’s also a gateway to the world — and a welcoming hub for business and leisure alike.

#CCEC25

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The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada is holding its annual conference from October 7-8 at the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites. Consider arriving a day earlier to take part in this national professional development conference for chamber professionals.

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