Canada’s automotive sector faces a pivotal year in 2026, with looming tariff risks, shifting global trade dynamics, and the possibility of manufacturing disruptions placing new pressure on the industry. Yet even amid this uncertainty, leaders across the sector remain focused on driving innovation and strengthening Canada’s mobility future.
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On February 11th, The Globe and Mail hosted its fifth annual Future of Automotive Summit, bringing together top analysts, industry executives, and policy experts to examine The Evolution of Vehicles and Driving. Moderated by Jordan Chittley and Petrina Gentile, the summit offered a look at the technologies and economic forces reshaping how Canadians will drive in the years ahead.
Speakers:
- Greta Cutulenco, Founder and CEO, Acerta Analytics
- Brendan Sweeney, Managing Director, Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing
- Scott MacKenzie, Director and General Manager, Corporate & External Affairs, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.
- Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood, Senior Researcher, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
- Abdel Ali, Founder & CEO, Kiwi Charge
- Dr. Meredith Lilly, Professor and Simon Reisman Chair in International Economic Policy at Carleton University’s Norman Paterson School of International Affairs
- Ryan Robinson, Automotive Research Leader, Deloitte
- Janna Streef, Founder & Owner of Integrated Customs Services Ltd.
The Globe and Mail presented the event with sponsor support from Toyota Canada.
Event summary produced by The Globe and Mail Events team. The Globe’s editorial department was not involved.