The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will participate in a fireside chat at Eurasia Group's 2026 Canada-U.S. Summit. The event is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 5:00 pm ET in Toronto, Ontario. The discussion will be moderated by Rana Foroohar and will focus on tariff-impacted industries and broader Canada-U.S. relations.

Event Details

The summit will address critical economic issues affecting trade relations between Canada and the United States. The fireside chat aims to provide insights into the challenges and opportunities within tariff-impacted sectors.

Members of the media are required to contact media@eurasiagroup.net to receive event location details and confirm their attendance. The event is hosted by Eurasia Group.

The Responsible Investment Association (RIA) released the inaugural Investor Pulse Check on June 11, 2026, identifying affordability and inflation as the dominant factors shaping Canadian investment decisions. Conducted as part of the Responsible Investment Research Initiative, the survey of 1,001 Canadian investors highlights that economic pressures are currently the primary drivers of investment behavior, outweighing other market considerations.

Patricia Fletcher, CEO of the Responsible Investment Association, emphasized the importance of understanding these shifting priorities. "The investment landscape is evolving rapidly, shaped by economic pressures, geopolitical developments and changing investor expectations," said Fletcher. She noted that the new series aims to provide a more frequent view of investor sentiment between the organization's larger annual studies.

Key Investment Drivers

The research indicates that roughly half of the respondents cited affordability and inflation as having the greatest impact on their investment decisions. Following these immediate economic concerns, investors prioritized Canada's economic resilience and global geopolitical uncertainty. Corporate accountability, governance, energy infrastructure development, and climate risks were also identified as significant considerations for many investors.

Responsible Investing Perception

Investors responded positively to terms such as responsible investing, sustainable investing, and values-aligned investing. However, the findings suggest considerable variation in how the term "responsible investing" is interpreted, with investors associating it with concepts ranging from ESG factors and risk mitigation to impact investing. This fragmentation underscores the ongoing need for investor education and clear communication from financial advisors.

Advisor Engagement and Resources

The survey revealed a growing demand for personalized discussions with financial advisors. Investors indicated that conversations regarding personal values, investment preferences, and ESG considerations are important components of holistic financial planning. Furthermore, respondents identified practical resources—such as examples of investment options, explanations of risk and return implications, and real-world case studies—as valuable tools for supporting informed decision-making.

Survey Methodology

The Investor Pulse Check series complements the Responsible Investment Research Initiative's flagship studies, including the Canadian Responsible Investment Trends Report and the Investor Opinion Survey. The RIA's institutional members collectively manage more than $47 trillion in assets globally.