India, April 18 -- Canada will host its first-ever investment summit in September as the government ramps up efforts to attract global capital and accelerate large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced.

The summit will be hosted in partnership with major institutional investors, including the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board.

Government officials say the move comes as global competition for capital intensifies amid shifting supply chains and geopolitical uncertainty.

Canada is positioning itself as a stable destination for foreign direct investment, citing its strong fiscal position, skilled workforce and access to international markets.

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