Economic Landscape Luncheon featuring Candace Laing

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📣 A conversation Kingston’s business community won’t want to miss!

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome Candace Laing, President & CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, as the keynote speaker for our Economic Landscape Luncheon on October 8.

At a time when Canadian businesses are navigating tariffs, trade uncertainty, productivity challenges and an increasingly competitive global economy, Candace is at the centre of some of the most important conversations shaping Canada’s economic future.

Candace serves on the Prime Minister’s Advisory Committee on Canada-U.S. Economic Relations, providing strategic advice on one of Canada’s most critical economic relationships. She was also recently appointed to International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu’s Strategic Exports Advisory Council, helping inform Canada’s efforts to diversify trade and strengthen the global competitiveness of Canadian exporters.

From leading trade missions to the United States and Mexico to engaging directly with government and business leaders, Candace brings a firsthand perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing Canadian companies as they navigate an increasingly complex global economy.

Following Candace’s keynote, we’ll continue the conversation with a fireside chat, digging deeper into what these rapidly changing economic and trade realities mean for businesses here in Kingston.

October 8 | Economic Landscape Luncheon
Keynote: Candace Laing, President & CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

If you want to better understand where Canada’s economy is heading—and what it means for your business—this is an event you do not want to miss.

🎟️ Registration is now open!

Keynote Speaker: Candace Laing

President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Candace Laing is President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and a leading voice on the issues affecting Canada’s business community. Since taking on the role in 2024, she has become a sought after voice on trade, economic security, Canada U.S. relations and Canada’s economic sovereignty. She is also a member of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Committee on Canada U.S. Economic Relations and was named among The Hill Times Top 50 Influencing Foreign Policy in 2026.

Candace brings extensive leadership experience and a national perspective on the forces transforming Canadian business. As President and CEO, she led the development of the Canadian Chamber’s current strategic plan, centred on nation, business and community building.

Following Candace’s keynote presentation, the conversation will continue with a fireside chat exploring the issues and trends most relevant to businesses today and in the years ahead. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions and hear Candace’s perspective on the topics that matter most to our business community.

Join business and community leaders from across the region for an afternoon of insight, conversation and connection, with a national perspective on the current and future trends shaping business.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Title Sponsor: Modern Niagara
Partner Sponsor: Cunningham Swan & Scout Clean Energy
Supporting Sponsors: CIBC

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