Canada stands at a pivotal moment. Global competition, shifting trade patterns, North American uncertainty and renewed pressure to build major infrastructure are testing Canada's economic ambition. For Western Canada, the opportunity is significant: to strengthen trade corridors, expand access to global markets, improve system performance and turn national priorities into projects that can be delivered.

The 2026 Fall Forum will examine the choices that will shape Canada's next phase of growth. Discussions will explore the economic outlook, the future of CUSMA, Pacific Gateway capacity, major project delivery, and the system constraints limiting transportation performance.

Against a backdrop of increasing global competition and pressure to improve productivity, the Forum will focus on how Canada can move from ambition to execution by accelerating projects, strengthening trade corridors, attracting investment, building durable partnerships and improving the reliability, capacity and resilience of the transportation system.