Carney names Dominic Barton as chair of Invest in Canada, replaces CEO

**Prime Minister Mark Carney appoints Dominic Barton as chair of Invest in Canada, replaces agency chief**

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a leadership overhaul at Invest in Canada, the federal agency tasked with attracting foreign investment to the country. In the announcement, Carney named former McKinsey & Company chief executive Dominic Barton as the new chair of the agency. The move also involved the removal of the agency’s chief executive officer, though the outgoing CEO’s name was not disclosed.

The appointments come just weeks before a high‑profile summit intended to showcase Canada’s investment opportunities to an international audience. Carney said the changes are aimed at strengthening the agency’s capacity to promote Canada as a destination for foreign capital.

Dominic Barton, who led McKinsey from 2009 to 2018, brings extensive experience in global business and public‑policy advisory work. His selection as chair is intended to leverage that background to enhance Invest in Canada’s outreach and strategic initiatives.

The restructuring of Invest in Canada’s senior leadership marks a significant shift in the government’s approach to foreign‑investment promotion ahead of the upcoming summit. Further details on the new CEO’s appointment have not been released.

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