On October 1, 2025, Ottawa will play host to one of the most consequential economic conversations of the year: Canada’s Competition Summit 2025: Competition in a New Economy.

Organized by the Competition Bureau, the full-day event—open both in person and virtually—will convene some of the sharpest minds from across the public, private, academic, and international spheres. Their shared goal? To explore how a competitive marketplace can be a lever for affordability, resilience, and long-term prosperity in Canada.

Why Competition Matters Now

Canada’s economy is at a turning point. Rapid technological advances, shifting consumer expectations, and global market pressures are rewriting the rules of business. For Canadian workers, consumers, and entrepreneurs, competition is not just a policy debate—it’s the difference between innovation and stagnation, between affordability and rising costs.

At a time when households are pressed by inflation and businesses are navigating uncertainty, the Summit highlights how competition can unlock solutions. From fostering innovation to lowering costs, a healthy competitive landscape is increasingly recognized as a driver of both economic opportunity and resilience.

A Who’s Who of Economic Leadership

This year’s program is anchored by two headline speakers:

  • The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, who will bring a federal policy lens to the discussion; and
  • Carolyn Rogers, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, whose perspective connects competition to the broader economic and monetary landscape.

Alongside them, a roster of Canadian and international experts will explore actionable strategies to make markets work more effectively for everyone.

Building a More Resilient Marketplace

The Summit promises more than talk—it aims to produce strategies that can translate into tangible benefits for Canadians. With affordability, innovation, and fairness top of mind, the discussions will address how competition policy can evolve to meet the needs of a rapidly changing economy.

The event’s open invitation for virtual attendance underscores the Bureau’s commitment to transparency and inclusion. Anyone interested in the future of Canada’s economy—whether policymaker, entrepreneur, academic, or engaged citizen—can join the conversation.

For more details on the agenda, speakers, and registration, Canadians can visit the Competition Summit 2025 webpage and secure their spot to be part of this pivotal dialogue.