Landing & Opening Remarks

Start the day with a national view of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition in Canada and the policy questions that make this moment so important. This opening session will frame the opportunities and challenges shaping ETA in 2026, introduce the conference goals, and set the stage for a day of discussion focused on practical solutions to strengthen business succession, ownership transitions, and dealmaking across the country.

Steven WangCEO, Venture for Canada

Minister Rechie Valdez