Canadian Innovation Corridor Summit: Tariffs, Trade & Turbulence

Two Years into a New North American Economy
Presented in partnership by the Hamilton Chamber, Toronto Region Board of Trade, and Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 8:30–11:00 a.m.
Art Gallery of Hamilton

As North America navigates a changing economic landscape, how will tariffs, trade policy and shifting investment priorities shape Hamilton’s economic future?

The Canadian Innovation Corridor Summit brings together business and policy leaders for a timely discussion on the Canada–U.S. trade relationship, CUSMA, competitiveness and the forces reshaping the North American economy.

Presented as part of a three-part summit series in partnership with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Toronto Region Board of Trade and Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce, this event connects perspectives from across Ontario, Canada’s national business community and the U.S. to explore the implications of evolving trade dynamics for businesses across the Innovation Corridor.

Discover where opportunities are emerging, how businesses are adapting to changing market conditions, and what organizations should consider to remain competitive and position themselves for growth.

Featured Panelists

Alex Greco
Senior Director, Manufacturing and Value Chains
Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Josh Veronica
Vice President of Government Affairs
Buffalo Niagara Partnership

Vincent Caron
Vice-President, Policy
Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Event Schedule

• 8:30 a.m. – Doors open and registration
• 9:00–10:30 a.m. – Panel discussion
• 10:30–11:00 a.m. – Networking

About the Canadian Innovation Corridor

The Canadian Innovation Corridor is a dynamic economic region stretching from the Greater Toronto Area to Waterloo, encompassing Hamilton, Brampton and Mississauga. Home to approximately 8 million people, more than 3.4 million jobs, over 200,000 businesses and some of Canada’s leading post-secondary institutions, the Corridor is a powerhouse for innovation, technology, advanced manufacturing, talent and investment. As a critical gateway for trade and global connectivity, it plays a significant role in driving economic growth across Ontario and Canada.

Since 2018, the Canada’s Innovation Corridor Summit (CICS) has brought together industry leaders, policymakers and academic experts to strengthen regional connectivity, foster collaboration and advance shared economic priorities. In 2025, the Summit evolved into an annual three-part series, with events in Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo and Hamilton spotlighting regional priorities and emerging economic themes. This format sustains dialogue throughout the year, strengthens partnerships and amplifies the Corridor’s collective voice on the issues shaping its future.

Join Hamilton’s business community for a forward-looking conversation on the trade dynamics, economic pressures and emerging opportunities shaping the future of our region and the broader Canadian Innovation Corridor.