NationaLease hosted the 2026 Canadian Leadership Summit on Nov. 2 – 4 at The Lord Nelson Hotel & Suites in Halifax, NS. Over the course of the event, attendees from across Canada had the opportunity to discuss common challenges, develop connections and deepen their knowledge within the transportation industry.
At the Awards Dinner, TFI was honored with the 2026 Canadian MVP Award, which is determined by member performance in the areas of purchasing, business growth and network participation.
On Nov. 3, Kevin Hoyt of VEL NationaLease called the meeting to order, kicking off two days of thoughtful discussion and engaging presentations covering the impact of the economy, regulatory changes and policy on the Canadian trucking industry. Attendees heard from invited speakers including Lori Turnbull of Dalhousie University, Shawn Watson of Truckway NationaLease, David Harrison of Nova Scotia Securities Commission, Luc Leblanc of Daimler Truck North America, Charles Bernard of CADA and Mike Dearden of Dearden & Associates. In addition, Dean Vicha, Jane Clark, Joe Gallick, Mike Blimling, Kevin McMahon and Griffin Becker shared internal updates and resources from NationaLease.
“It’s always an honor to spend time with our Canadian members and this year was no exception,” Dean Vicha, president of NationaLease, said. “It’s a testament to the strength of our network that we can come together, discuss the challenges and opportunities unique to Canada and find ways to grow together.”
