Making the Hard Calls: Going All In on Canada’s Future
February 25, 2026 | Toronto
Canada faces a convergence of challenges. For companies, post-secondary institutions, and governments, the hardest part isn’t always deciding what to do. It’s deciding what not to do. That’s what this year’s BHER Executive Summit is about: the hard calls, bold bets, and deliberate trade-offs leaders must make to drive long-term change.
Following last year’s deep dive into “the messy middle,” this Summit will push further, exploring how decision-makers go beyond pilots and platitudes to scale what works, sunset what doesn’t, and commit to the big moves that can reshape systems. As always, we’ll bring together a curated group of cross-sector leaders ready to challenge assumptions, surface new thinking, and commit to action.
Summit Venue
The Globe and Mail Centre
351 King St E, 17th Floor, Toronto
Located in the King East Design District just minutes from the downtown core.
Summit Hotel:
Fairmont Royal York, one of Toronto's most notable hotels.
- BHER’s guest rate: $359 (not including HST 13% and Municipal Accommodation Tax 8.5%).
- Booking deadline: All reservation requests must be made before January 23, 2026, to use the discounted rate.
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