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Hill Day 2025
Our premier annual gathering, where Canadian Chamber Network, business and trade association leaders come together to meet with government.
*SOLD OUT*
December 1 & 2 | Fairmont Chateau Laurier
1 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7
Hill Day is the Canadian Chamber’s premier annual gathering in the nation’s capital, where Canadian Chamber Network, business and trade association leaders come together to meet with government decision-makers to discuss the most pressing issues affecting Canadian businesses and the economy.
Members will have the opportunity to advocate for policies related to energy and natural resources; international policy and trade; industry competitiveness; agriculture and agri-food; life sciences; reliable supply chains; talent and immigration; and fostering an innovative economy.
In addition to advocacy meetings, Hill Day will feature keynote addresses from government officials and thought leaders, as well as a networking reception with attendees, Parliamentarians, and parliamentary staff on Monday, December 1.
For any questions, please contact Kristy Murray, Events and Experiences Director.
| Thematic | Description |
| Energy and Natural Resources- SOLD OUT | Canada has the resources, expertise, and strategic advantage to become a global leader in both clean and conventional energy, while strengthening long-term energy security at home and for our allies. Canada must accelerate the development of major projects to position itself as a reliable and responsible energy and natural resources superpower. Rather than stepping back from our environmental commitments, we must lead—decarbonizing our own economy while leveraging Canadian innovation and energy to help reduce global emissions. This theme will focus on the policies and market signals government can provide to create a competitive investment environment, unlock economic growth, attract global capital, create high-quality jobs, and ensure Canada’s natural resources drive a cleaner, more secure, and more prosperous future. |
| Innovative Economy – SOLD OUT | Canadian businesses are well-placed to lead in high-growth sectors. To maintain this competitive edge, Canada must capitalize on our advantages in Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, quantum, and cybersecurity, with an increased focus on business adoption. We need to ensure that our productivity index is up to par with its G7 peers and propel economic growth and productivity through artificial intelligence, in particular. This theme is an opportunity to discuss policies that are required to drive innovation and technology adoption in Canada. |
| International Policy and Trade – SOLD OUT | As an open, trade-based economy, international developments matter to Canadian businesses. The past few years have witnessed major geopolitical disruptions that have affected trade and security. This is an opportunity to discuss related policies and trade priorities, including the U.S.-Canada relationship. |
| Industry Competitiveness- SOLD OUT | Regulators and businesses must work together to prevent undermining Canada’s economic growth and competitiveness. To avoid losing the next generation of talent and innovation to competing nations, government must avoid imposing new business taxes and regulatory measures that drive investment away. This theme is an opportunity to discuss policies that will drive economic growth and ensure a competitive business environment for Canadian businesses. |
| Agriculture and Agri-Food- SOLD OUT | The agriculture and agri-food sector contributes over $150 billion to Canada’s GDP annually and supports 1 in 9 jobs. With a rapidly growing global population, Canada’s agri-food sector is well positioned to be a leading supplier of agri-food products and driver of economic growth. However, disruptions with our most important trading partners threaten the sector’s viability and regulatory barriers continue to hamper its competitiveness. This theme will discuss policies to strengthen the competitiveness of our agriculture and agri-food industry. |
| Life Sciences – SOLD OUT | A strong life sciences sector is critical to our national health security, in addition to being a powerful driver of innovation and economic growth. We must ensure that health emergency preparedness and industrial policy are coordinated across government agencies. This is an opportunity to discuss implementing policies that make Canada a more attractive place to invest and innovate in the life sciences. |
| Reliable Supply Chains – SOLD OUT | The evolving role of transportation and logistics is critical to countries’ competitive success, but Canada’s supply chains remain only as strong as their weakest link. This theme will explore supply chain resiliency in the face of U.S. tariffs and other major disruptions, Canada’s long-term infrastructure needs, and new data and administrative requirements faced by business. |
| Talent and Immigration – SOLD OUT | Attracting and retaining top talent is vital to Canadian businesses, but employers in many sectors struggle to find the talent they need to grow. Skills mismatches and emerging job profiles demand that businesses and government work in collaboration to close our skills gaps and future-proof our workforce. Given that the Canadian domestic population is insufficient to realize the economic growth needed by our country, we also need a forward-looking and regionally responsive immigration strategy aimed at increasing productivity, economic growth and collective prosperity. |
Agenda
*All times are in ET and are subject to change.
| 11:00 a.m. | Registration Opens with Networking |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Keynote Address with The Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch with Networking |
| 1:15 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. | Pundits Panel |
| 1:50 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Attendees head to themed meetings |
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. | Themed Meetings with Parliamentarians and Government Representatives |
| 4:20 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Attendees head to plenary room for Keynote Address |
| 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Keynote Address with Ambassador Kirsten Hillman, Ambassador of Canada to the United States |
| 5:30 p.m. | Conclusion of Day 1 |
| 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Reception |
| 7:30 a.m. | Registration Open |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Attendees head to themed meetings |
| 9:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | Themed Meetings with Parliamentarians and Government Representatives |
| 11:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Attendees head to plenary room |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. | Lunch with Keynote Address with The Hon. Jason Kenney, Senior Advisor, Bennett Jones and Former Premier of Alberta |
| 12:50 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Attendees head to themed meetings |
| 1:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | Themed Meetings with Parliamentarians and Government Representatives |
| 3:50 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Conclusion of Day 2 |
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