Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hosting a major summit in Toronto aimed at drawing international investment, as tensions with the United States continue to rise. The event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel, brings together around 300 top executives from investment firms that collectively manage over $120 trillion in assets. Trudeau is highlighting Canada’s key assets, including its energy resources, critical mineral reserves, highly skilled workforce, and trade agreements that provide access to 1.5 billion consumers worldwide. He emphasized that investors are attending because of Canada’s own strengths, not just its geographical closeness to the U.S. The summit takes place against the backdrop of a growing trade conflict with U.S. President Donald Trump, who has imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and limited Canada’s access to U.S. government contracts. In response, Trudeau is positioning Canada as a stable and reliable alternative to the U.S., emphasizing the country’s commitment to the rule of law and its strong reputation for trustworthiness. He noted that Canada’s greatest strength is "trust," a value he said cannot be measured on any financial balance sheet. The summit seeks to direct global capital toward Canadian projects in areas such as critical minerals, technology, defense, advanced manufacturing, and energy. Private meetings will be tailored to the interests of individual investors, while public sessions will feature leaders from major global firms like BlackRock and Blackstone. Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper is scheduled to deliver the closing remarks. After the summit, Trudeau will travel to Europe to address the European Parliament, aiming to strengthen a broader strategic partnership with the European Union. While the summit is the largest gathering of investment decision-makers in Canadian history, officials expect that meaningful results will emerge over the next 12 to 18 months rather than immediately. The event underscores Canada’s efforts to position itself as a key player in the global economy, even as it navigates challenges with its largest trading partner.