Pillar 1
Policy & Government EngagementOverview
CAGLEF 2026 convenes ministers, mayors, and multilateral organizations to design new frameworks for inclusive governance, mobility, and trade. It’s where diplomacy meets innovation to shape 21st-century global policy
Key Features
- Ministerial and City-to-City Dialogues
- Policy Innovation Labs on migration & digital governance
- Multilateral roundtables on peace, security & equity
Expected Outcomes
- 10 + bilateral or municipal agreements signed
- Launch of the Canada Global Policy Exchange Network
- Joint declarations on trade and mobility
Pillar 2
Business, Trade & Technology InvestmentOverview
A high-energy marketplace linking Canadian and international businesses with investors and startups from four continents.
Key Features
- Trade & Investment Expo (200 + exhibitors)
- Innovation showcases in AI, fintech, clean tech, agri-tech & health tech
- Startup Accelerator & Diaspora Capital Forum
Expected Outcomes
- $500 million in deals facilitated
- Launch of CAGLEF Innovation Fund
- Cross-border tech partnerships and export agreements
Pillar 3
Tours, Travel & Cultural DiplomacyOverview
This pillar celebrates culture as a bridge for peace and prosperity, connecting tourism boards, airlines, artists, and diaspora travelers.
Key Features
- Tourism & Travel Roundtable
- Heritage Exhibitions and Cultural Village
- Diaspora Travel and Exchange Initiatives
Expected Outcomes
- Tourism co-marketing agreements
- Creation of a Cultural Exchange Fund
- Growth of diaspora travel investment
Pillar 4
Sports & Global EventsOverview
Leveraging the excitement of FIFA 2026, CAGLEF uses sports as a tool for diplomacy, youth development, and city branding.
Key Features
- Sports Diplomacy Forum
- Youth Sports Talent Exchange
- Partnerships for sports infrastructure & community programs
Expected Outcomes
- Global Sports Cooperation Framework launched
- Partnerships with international sports bodies & brands
- Youth leadership and sports scholarship initiatives
Pillar 5
Education, Youth & Women EmpowermentOverview
A hub for leadership, innovation, and inclusion — building the next generation of changemakers.
Key Features
- Academic partnerships & scholarship programs
- Youth and Women Leadership Labs
- Entrepreneurship incubators and career forums
Expected Outcomes
- Global Youth & Women Leadership Council established
- University collaboration agreements signed
- Startup incubators launched for female founders
Pillar 6
Health, Climate & ResilienceOverview
Focused on sustainable prosperity, this pillar drives joint solutions for climate action, renewable energy, and health innovation.
Key Features
- Climate Action Roundtables & Green Investment Showcase
- Health Technology Partnership Forum
- Resilience and Emergency Preparedness Workshops
Expected Outcomes
- Joint Climate Framework signed by participating nations
- Launch of Health Innovation Collaborative
- Global Resilience Taskforce formed
Pillar 7
Traditional & Cultural Leadership EngagementOverview
Honouring heritage and ancestral knowledge, this pillar links Indigenous and traditional leaders across continents for dialogue and reconciliation.
Key Features
- Council of Traditional & Indigenous Leaders
- Cultural Preservation Workshops & Exhibits
- Panels on reconciliation and heritage innovation
Expected Outcomes
- Global Council of Traditional Leaders established
- Cross-cultural cooperation agreements
- Heritage preservation initiatives funded