TORONTO, May 8, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, will participate in a fireside chat with Pete Buttigieg, former United States Secretary of Transportation, at the 2026 Global Progress Action Summit. They will discuss economic growth and highlight the importance of governance and cooperation in a modern, interconnected world.

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Time: 9:30 am (ET)

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Members of the media are asked to contact Canada2020 event coordinator Liam Roche at Liam@canada2020.ca to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.

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