Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
In this session at the Conference of Montréal 2026, leaders from the transportation, logistics, infrastructure, and finance sectors examine how strategic infrastructure investments can strengthen Canada’s competitiveness in an evolving global economy.
Speakers:
• John Di Bert, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Air Canada
• Michael Castagnetto, President of North American Surface Transportation, C.H. Robinson
• Daniel Farina, President and CEO, CDPQ Infra
• Gregory Balycky, Managing Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank
• Jeremy Melhuish, Vice-President, Sectors and International Advisory, Export Development Canada
Topics discussed:
• Trade-enabling infrastructure
• Transportation and logistics networks
• Supply chain resilience
• Digital logistics systems
• Infrastructure investment and financing
• Economic security and industrial strategy
• International trade diversification
• Public-private partnerships
As global supply chains evolve and trade patterns shift, infrastructure has become a strategic asset that underpins economic growth, resilience, and national security. This discussion explores how Canada can modernize its transportation and logistics networks, align infrastructure investments with its industrial and trade priorities, and develop the financing and governance models needed to build the next generation of globally competitive trade corridors.
👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights from the world’s most influential leaders.
Visit our website: forum-americas.org
Follow IEFA
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/international-economic-forum-of-the-americas
Facebook: facebook.com/Forum.Americas
Instagram: instagram.com/forumamericas
X: https://x.com/AmericasForum
In this session at the Conference of Montréal 2026, leaders from the transportation, logistics, infrastructure, and finance sectors examine how strategic infrastructure investments can strengthen Canada’s competitiveness in an evolving global economy.
Speakers:
• John Di Bert, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Air Canada
• Michael Castagnetto, President of North American Surface Transportation, C.H. Robinson
• Daniel Farina, President and CEO, CDPQ Infra
• Gregory Balycky, Managing Director, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank
• Jeremy Melhuish, Vice-President, Sectors and International Advisory, Export Development Canada
Topics discussed:
• Trade-enabling infrastructure
• Transportation and logistics networks
• Supply chain resilience
• Digital logistics systems
• Infrastructure investment and financing
• Economic security and industrial strategy
• International trade diversification
• Public-private partnerships
As global supply chains evolve and trade patterns shift, infrastructure has become a strategic asset that underpins economic growth, resilience, and national security. This discussion explores how Canada can modernize its transportation and logistics networks, align infrastructure investments with its industrial and trade priorities, and develop the financing and governance models needed to build the next generation of globally competitive trade corridors.
👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights from the world’s most influential leaders.
Visit our website: forum-americas.org
Follow IEFA
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/international-economic-forum-of-the-americas
Facebook: facebook.com/Forum.Americas
Instagram: instagram.com/forumamericas
X: https://x.com/AmericasForum
