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The evening will bring together Canada’s leading executives and entrepreneurs to celebrate innovation while exploring the bold ideas and leadership shaping Canada’s future.
The Canadian Business (CB) Innovation Awards return on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Toronto Region Board of Trade.
Launched in 2022, the awards recognize the country’s most ingenious and forward-thinking companies redefining industries and shaping Canada’s future.
The reimagined 2026 format, hosted in partnership with Maclean’s, is presented by BMO, with Tricon as VIP reception sponsor. The awards come at a time of increasing uncertainty for Canadian businesses and will honour leaders across five categories: Social Impact, Financial Services, Sustainability, Technology, and Arts, Media and Marketing.
“Take a scan of the headlines over the past year, and you’ll see they’ve been dominated by shake-ups in the business world—from tariffs disrupting supply chains to AI reshaping workforces,” said Katrya Bolger, editor of Canadian Business. “Canadian companies are navigating uncertainty more than ever. But amid these pressures, forward-thinking organizations are forging ahead.”
Winners will be recognized across Canadian Business and Maclean’s media channels, with features in print and digital editions of Maclean’s.
Past CB Innovation Awards winners include Wealthsimple, Pinterest, Maple, Ecobee, Nixit, Borrowell and Lendesk.
This year’s event will bring together over 100 senior executives and entrepreneurs from some of Canada’s most dynamic organizations and is designed as a premium, full program experience, including:
- VIP Reception
- Keynote Remarks
- Thought Leadership Discussion
- Dinner
- Awards Gala
- Networking Reception
Featured Speakers
The evening will feature a panel discussion moderated by Jason Maghanoy, publisher of Canadian Business, with insights from leaders across Canada’s innovation economy, including:
- Robin Stewart, Head of Canadian Business Banking Product Management and Business Strategy, BMO
- Julie Sutherland, Vice President & General Manager, Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
- Jennifer Bernard, President & CEO, SickKids Foundation
- Erin Elofson, President, Mastercard Canada
Tickets and Tables Now Available — Limited Capacity
The CB Innovation Awards Gala offers a unique opportunity to align with Canada’s top innovators and connect directly with leaders across key sectors.
Tickets or tables can be secured here:https://tickets.canadianbusiness.com/e/cbawards26
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations looking to align with Canada’s most innovative companies and engage with senior business leaders. Contact: Tanveer Grewal, tanveer.grewal@stjoseph.com.
For media inquiries, contact:
Marta Tsimicalis, Director of Communications
marta.tsimicalis@stjoseph.com
Event Sponsors
About Canadian Business
Founded in 1928, Canadian Business (CB) is one of Canada’s most trusted sources for business journalism, covering the leaders, companies and ideas shaping the country’s economy. Today, the brand reflects the evolving values, inclusive approaches and entrepreneurial spirit shaping Canada’s business landscape, delivering insight across digital platforms and live experiences. Through an expanded partnership with Maclean’s, CB continues to elevate entrepreneurship and innovation on a national stage. CB is published by SJC Media, the country’s largest publisher of multi–platform brands. Visit canadianbusiness.com.
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