Laval mayor to lead economic mission to Greater Toronto Area
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Stéphane Boyer will lead an economic mission to the Greater Toronto Area from May 6 to 8 as the City of Laval seeks to strengthen its position as a centre for innovation, investment and sustainable urban development.
According to information released by the city, the mission will include participation in the 2026 annual conference of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative in Hamilton, an organization representing municipalities across Canada and the United States with a combined population of more than 40 million people.
Meetings with elected officials and businesses
During the mission, Boyer is expected to meet with elected officials from the Greater Toronto Area to discuss economic and urban development issues, including the emergence of new downtown cores in suburban municipalities.
The delegation will also hold meetings with companies operating in sectors such as:
- aerospace
- health
- artificial intelligence
- finance
The city says the objective is to promote Laval’s economic potential and attract new investment projects, including within the Carré Laval sector.
Representatives from Montréal International and the Bureau du Québec à Toronto will accompany the mayor during the trip.
Laval business delegation to follow
The mission will be followed by a second delegation scheduled for May 12 to 14 involving Laval businesses seeking to expand into Ontario markets.
According to the city, that initiative aims to support local companies in export development and improve understanding of Ontario municipal procurement processes.
Among the business representatives expected to participate later this month are:
- Calina Olari, DGTL
- Ricardo de Oliva, Ecolosynergy
- Jose de Oliva, Ecolosynergy
- Barbara Mergl, Sheltec
- André Dussault, Sheltec
- Silène Saadeh, SLV Expert
- Stéphane L’Archevêque, SLV Expert
- Pascal Forget, PlanetHoster ambassador
Focus on economic diversification
In a statement, Boyer said the mission is part of efforts launched following trade tensions with the United States to help Laval companies diversify export markets.
He added that Laval’s economy continues to grow despite economic uncertainty and that the city hopes to attract additional businesses in strategic sectors.
Laval’s economic growth highlighted
The city also emphasized Laval’s position as Quebec’s third-largest city and one of Canada’s 15 largest municipalities, citing continued economic growth and development momentum.
