Canada Africa Summit
WELCOME TO CABS 2026
The Canada–Africa Business Summit (CABS) is a premier global platform designed to strengthen trade, stimulate sustainable investment, advance housing development, and build innovation-driven partnerships among Canada, Africa, and the Middle East.
As global markets transform, Canada continues to stand out as a stable destination for long-term real estate investment, technological collaboration, and trade diversification. Meanwhile, Africa and the Middle East bring dynamic capital flows, rapidly expanding populations, emerging markets, and a youthful workforce.
CABS bridges these strengths—creating high-impact partnerships and unlocking new economic opportunities across continents.
The 2026 edition builds on the success of the inaugural Canada–Africa Business Summit 2025 held at the Pearson Convention Centre in Brampton, Ontario, which brought together international delegates and produced new trade agreements, government-level partnerships, and collaboration across housing, infrastructure, agriculture, and technology.
Canada’s Housing Agenda — 2026 Focus
Canada is implementing its most ambitious housing strategy in decades, aiming to build millions of homes to address acute shortages. Key federal programs supporting this agenda include:
Budget 2025–2026 Housing Measures
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Canada’s Housing Agenda — 2026 Focus
Canada is implementing its most ambitious housing strategy in decades, aiming to build millions of homes to address acute shortages. Key federal programs supporting this agenda include:
Budget 2025–2026 Housing Measures
Build Canada Homes Agency (2025)
Accelerates large-scale affordable housing construction through public-private partnerships.
Affordable Housing Fund (AHF)
Offers forgivable loans & capital financing for new and renewed community housing.
Rapid Housing Sub-Stream
Fast-tracks funding for shovel-ready projects.
Federal Lands Initiative
Converts underused federal property into developable housing sites.
$1.1B Office Conversion Strategy
Converts federal office buildings into residential units.
Canada Rental Protection Fund ($1.5B)
Helps non-profits acquire & preserve affordable rentals.
Apartment Construction Loan Program Expansion
Low-interest financing for multi-unit residential projects.
Tax incentives:
GST removed on new homes under $1M for first-time buyers.
Workforce Development
Expansion of Red Seal apprenticeship training to support rapid construction growth.
These programs make Canada a prime market for international investors — especially African investors looking to enter a stable, high-growth real estate environment.
Mayor Frank Scarpitti
City of Markham
“On behalf of the City of Markham, I am honoured to welcome all international and local delegates to the Canada–Africa Business Summit 2026.
Markham continues to grow rapidly as a global centre of innovation, and we recognize the pressing need for new housing solutions. This summit presents an exceptional platform to build partnerships with African investors and governments, fostering collaboration that helps address our housing challenges while unlocking global trade and investment opportunities.”
Mayor Cam Guthrie
City of Guelph
“Guelph is proud to co-host the second edition of this impactful summit.
Our city is actively modernizing housing policies and working to create a more affordable, inclusive community. We welcome international engagement, new ideas, and meaningful partnerships that will support Guelph’s growth and strengthen ties between Canada and African nations.”
Event Speakers
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Micheal
Rosario
James Morgan
Steve John
Cristian Zozo
Cristian Zozo
Michel Zozo
Cristian Zozo
Housing Crisis Overview
Markham & Guelph
- Markham, Ontario
- Rapid population growth: 10%+ in recent years
- Rental vacancy rate: below 1%
- Housing prices nearly doubled between 2021–2024
- Limited land supply and high density needs
- Heavy demand for:
✔ Condos
✔ Purpose-built rentals
✔ Affordable units
✔ Transit-oriented development
- Guelph, Ontario
- Rapid population growth: 10%+ in recent years
- Rental vacancy rate: below 1%
- Housing prices nearly doubled between 2021–2024
- Limited land supply and high density needs
- Heavy demand for:
✔ Condos
✔ Purpose-built rentals
✔ Affordable units
✔ Transit-oriented development
Conference Schedule
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Workshop - 01
1st Dec 2019
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Marketing Workshop |
09:30 - 10:30
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Workshop - 02
1st Dec 2019
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Introduction Business |
10:30 - 12:00
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Marketing
1st Dec 2019
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Marketing Strategy |
00:30 - 02:00
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Complex
1st Dec 2019
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Introduction Business |
00:00 - 01:00
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Digital
2nd Dec 2019
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Digital Marketing Theory |
02:30 - 03:30
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Mass Marketing
2nd Dec 2019
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Mass Marketing |
03:30 - 04:30
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Digital Marketing
2nd Dec 2019
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Digital Marketing Theory |
09:00 - 10:30
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Introduction Business
2nd Dec 2019
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Introduction Business |
01:00 - 02:30
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Strategy
3rd Dec 2019
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Marketing Strategy |
11:00 - 00:00
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Theory
3rd Dec 2019
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Digital Marketing Theory |
00:30 - 01:30
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Workshop
4th Dec 2019
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Marketing Workshop |
02:00 - 03:00
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Marketing Workshop
4th Dec 2019
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12:00 - 02:00
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Introduction
5th Dec 2019
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Introduction Business |
00:00 - 01:00
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Business
5th Dec 2019
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Introduction Business |
01:30 - 02:30
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Introduction
5th Dec 2019
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00:00 - 02:30
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