Registration

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Ticket Type	Price (pre-taxes and service fees)
Very Early Bird Rate (May 1 to June 30)	$525
Early Bird Rate (July 1 to September 30)	$625
Regular Rate (October 1 to 28)	$725

Agenda

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Travel & Accommodation

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Hotel

Our room block at the Fairmont Empress (attached to the Victoria Conference Centre) is available until October 4. Our group rate is $269 + taxes for a Fairmont or Deluxe City View room.

To book a room, please call 250.834.8111 and identify yourself as being with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce group (block code CCCAG1026).

You can also book your room using this link: https://book.passkey.com/go/CCoC2026.

Travel

Air Canada Discount Code

Air Canada has provided a discount code for up to 10% off on flights to Victoria (YYJ). Please use this promotion code when booking your flights at aircanada.com: LCGHG721.

WestJet Discount Code

WestJet has provided a discount code for 5% off Econo and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium base fares on flights to Victoria (YYJ). Please use this discount code when booking your flights at westjet.com: 2E2V9TT.

Tourism Information

Where land meets sea and cultures converge, Victoria is a city unlike any other. From boutique hotels fit for a queen to world-class attractions and exceptionally fresh, farm-to-table dining measured in metres—not miles—every experience feels both elevated and intimately local. Nestled between the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea and the lush, towering rainforests of Vancouver Island, Victoria offers a rare blend of natural beauty, refined charm, and vibrant coastal energy that makes it an unforgettable destination.

Policy Resolution Debates

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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.

#CCEC26

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The Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada is holding its annual conference from October 27-28 at the Victoria Conference Centre. Consider arriving a day earlier to take part in this national professional development conference for chamber professionals.

Chamber Competition

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More information coming soon!

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Interested in elevating your brand and engaging with Canada’s leading business community? Explore our sponsorship opportunities and discover how your organization can get involved.

Thank You to Our Excellence Members

Date: July 4, 2026 | 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. MT

Join us during Stampede week for an afternoon of great conversation, new connections and a chance to catch up with colleagues from across the Canadian business community while celebrating one of Canada’s most iconic summer traditions. 

Whether you’re in town for Stampede or based in Calgary, we hope you’ll join us!  

Be sure to watch your inbox — we’ll send you the registration link as soon as it becomes available. 

We are excited to offer exclusive travel discounts for attendees for this year’s event.

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Thanks to our partner Air Canada, registrants receive a special promotional code for discounted travel to Calgary for the event. Use code CMVEHE81 at checkout. The following rules and exceptions apply:  

• The travel period begins Saturday, June 27, 2026 and ends Saturday, July 11, 2026. 
• The booking is to be made to the following city: Calgary, YYC (CA) 

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors

Thank You to Our Excellence Members

September 9, 2025 | Webinar

We were proud to host an exclusive lunchtime webinar in partnership with Walmart Marketplace Canada, one of the country’s most visited retail platforms. This was a valuable opportunity to gain insider knowledge directly from the experts on how to grow a business and reach millions of Canadian customers.

Whether attendees were established brands looking to diversify their sales channels or new sellers ready to scale, they learned:

• The unique advantages of selling on Walmart.ca and what sets it apart from other platforms
• Practical steps to get started quickly and easily
• Strategies to expand reach, increase visibility, and drive meaningful sales growth

Participants had the chance to connect with a leading e-commerce platform, ask their questions in real time, and walk away with actionable tips to elevate their business.

Thank you to all who attended the live webinar.

Meet Your Speakers

Courtney Morris

Director, Business Development, Marketplace, Walmart Canada

Richa Chopra

Account Manager, Walmart Connect

Smriti Gupta

Senior Manager, Business Operations – WFS, Walmart Canada

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. 

This year we will be honouring Kevin Strain, President & CEO of Sunlife, with the International Business Leader of the Year Award. 

Event Details 

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT 
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, 181 Wellington Street West Toronto, ON M5V 3G7 
Dress Code: Cocktail attire. Suggested attire: a chic cocktail dress, a jump suit or a suit with or without a tie.

Honouring

Kevin Strain, President and CEO, Sun Life

Kevin was appointed President and CEO in August 2021. He joined Sun Life in 2002 and held several senior roles, including Vice-President of Investor Relations for Sun Life’s Corporate Office, and Senior Vice-President of Sun Life’s Individual Insurance and Investments division in Canada.

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In 2012, Kevin assumed the role of President, Sun Life Asia where he was responsible for Sun Life’s interests in Asia, including identifying opportunities for growth in the region and managing the company’s relationships with its partners.

In 2017, Kevin was appointed Chief Financial Officer, responsible for Sun Life’s worldwide Finance, Taxation, Capital and Investor Relations, Enterprise Services and Corporate Development business groups.

Kevin is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master of Accounting degree from the University of Waterloo in Canada. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and was previously on the Board of Governors for the University of Waterloo. Kevin is a member of the Asia Business Leaders Advisory Council.

Featured Speaker

David Frum, Political Analyst 

The evening will feature a special presentation from David Frum, one of the most influential political analysts of our time, who will offer his reflections on the current state of political and economic affairs in Canada. 

Evening Program

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.	Cocktail Reception
6:00 p.m. – 6:05 p.m.	Welcome Remarks
6:05 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.	First Course and Networking
6:15 p.m. – 6:40 p.m.	Keynote Address by David Frum
6:40 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.	Fireside Chat with David Frum
7:20 p.m. – 8:05 p.m.	Main Course + Musical Performance
8:05 p.m. – 8:30p.m.	Presentation of the International Business Leader of the Year Award
8:30 p.m. – 8:35 p.m.	Evening Concludes

Parking Options

Valet parking is available onsite for $45 per vehicle.

Photography 

A photographer will be onsite. Photos may be shared on our website and social media channels.   

Contact Details

For more information, or to purchase a table, please contact Anick DeSousa, Senior Director, Member Relations at 613.238.4000 (2239) or adesousa@chamber.ca.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

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Past Recipients

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