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Som Seif of Purpose Investments and Interac&#8217;s Debbie Gamble emphasized the potential and necessity for Canada to be proactive in the global market. Julien Brazeau from the Department of Finance acknowledged the challenges posed by Canada&#8217;s cautious approach, while Devon Kirk from Portage Capital Solutions warned of the risks of slow adaptation. The leaders expressed cautious optimism in Prime Minister Mark Carney&#8217;s leadership to advance these priorities, stressing the importance of a unified approach to influence governmental decisions. 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