Empowering Businesses to Tackle Today’s Challenges and Conquer Tomorrow’s Markets

Talk by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, followed by a panel with Isabelle Hudon. In-person events The speech will be delivered mainly in French.

Registration deadline: September 24, 2026 (limited seating available)

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Principal Sponsor

Speakers

  • The Honourable Mélanie Joly Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions See biography
  • Isabelle Hudon President and Chief Executive Officer
    BDC
    See biography

Moderator:

  • Isabelle Dessureault President and CEO
    Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal

Trade tensions are forcing businesses to reassess their strategies. While addressing immediate pressures, they must also diversify their markets, increase productivity, and seize new business opportunities.

The Chamber will welcome Minister Mélanie Joly for a meeting focused on supporting businesses and helping them adapt to the current economic environment, followed by a panel with Isabelle Hudon, President and CEO of BDC, who will discuss the tools available to entrepreneurs to navigate this turbulent period.

This event will provide an opportunity to hear the Minister’s perspective on the Government of Canada’s vision and plan, the support measures that have been put in place, and the tools available to help businesses absorb the impact of tariffs while strengthening their long-term competitiveness.

Why attend this conference?

  • Hear the Minister’s perspective on economic challenges and priorities for supporting businesses.
  • Learn about support measures that can assist your adaptation efforts.
  • Explore ways to diversify your markets and enhance your productivity.
  • Connect with the business community around issues that directly impact the future of your organization and activities.

Reserve your place today.

Prices

Members Non members
GENERAL RATE
GENERAL RATE $130 * $180 *
TABLE OF 8 RATE
TABLE OF 8 RATE $1040 * $1440 *
SME - NON-PROFIT RATE -20 %
SME - NON-PROFIT RATE -20 % $105 * $145 *

Contact et informations

By phone:

514 871-4001

For more information:

Rina Bevilacqua
Reservations Agent
514-871-4001
reservations@ccmm.ca

*You will be redirected to our ticket office. When making your first purchase, please click on “Forgot password” to create a new password and activate your account on this platform.

Registration deadline: September 24, 2026

No cancellations or refunds as of 48 business hours before the event. Participant substitutions are accepted until the event is held. Please send cancellation notices by email at reservations@ccmm.ca.

Location

Location to come, in downtown Montréal.

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