Minister Joly to discuss the power of shared prosperity at the 2026 Global Progress Action Summit
Media advisory
May 8, 2026 – Toronto, Ontario
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will participate in a fireside chat with Pete Buttigieg, former United States Secretary of Transportation, at the 2026 Global Progress Action Summit. They will discuss economic growth and highlight the importance of governance and cooperation in a modern, interconnected world.
Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time: 9:30 am (ET)
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Members of the media are asked to contact Canada2020 event coordinator Liam Roche at Liam@canada2020.ca to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.
Contacts
Liam Roche
Canada2020
Liam@canada2020.ca
Gabrielle Landry
Deputy Director, Media Relations
Office of the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
gabrielle.landry@ised-isde.gc.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca
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