Mr. Dave McKay reports

EURASIA GROUP AND ROYAL BANK OF CANADA TEAM UP TO RESET THE CONVERSATION ON THE US-CANADA RELATIONSHIP

Eurasia Group and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) have formed a new three-year strategic partnership beginning in 2026. By bringing together their leading-edge insights and combined strengths in convening global leaders and decision makers, the partnership aims to tackle the key challenges and opportunities that will define the next decade.

Eurasia Group and RBC will co-host a series of high-level live events and convenings. The most notable is the 2026 U.S.-Canada Summit, held June 10 to June 11 in Toronto. The summit, established by Eurasia Group in 1993, is particularly crucial this year as the U.S.-Canada relationship takes on renewed importance with the review of the CUSMA (Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement), necessitating opportunities for open dialogue and honest debate.

"We are delighted to begin this next chapter with RBC. The U.S.-Canada relationship has always been about trade and security -- but right now, it is also deeply geopolitical. As Canada's flagship global company, RBC's history in the United States dates back to the 19th century, giving it unparalleled insight into the nuances and future of cross-border relations. We are looking forward to working with Dave and his team," said Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZero Media.

"In today's uncertain world, trusted partnerships matter more than ever. As a bank with a long history in Canada and the United States, RBC knows how cross-border teamwork drives growth. Through this partnership, we'll bring leaders together to strengthen ties and build a better future for both nations," said Dave McKay, president and chief executive officer of RBC.

The 2026 summit will feature top leaders from business and politics discussing and debating the opportunities and challenges underpinning the U.S.-Canada relationship.

Previous editions have brought together cabinet ministers and governors, chief executive officers and board members, central bankers, ambassadors, indigenous leaders, and multilateral institutions for a mix of public-private, focused, executive debates and off-the-record working sessions. Past summit speakers have included Prime Minister Mark Carney, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Foreign Minister Anita Anand, U.S. Senator Chris Coons, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Gary Cohn (IBM), Greg Ebel (Enbridge), Jo Taylor (OTPP), and dozens of other senior political and corporate leaders from across North America.

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"The U.S.-Canada relationship is not just about geography or trade -- it's about the opportunity to build a secure and prosperous future. That's why Enbridge has been a proud partner of Eurasia Group's U.S.-Canada Summit from day one. The event convenes business leaders and senior political decision makers from both sides of the border to discuss how we can work together to make North America even more resilient and competitive. It is a shared goal we can all get behind," stated Greg Ebel, president and chief executive officer of Enbridge.

"At a time of real economic and geopolitical uncertainty, there is no relationship more consequential to Canada's prosperity and security than our partnership with the United States. Eurasia Group's U.S.-Canada Summit is an essential forum to align leaders on shared priorities and keep the border working as a strategic advantage," John Baird, former Canadian Foreign Minister.

About Royal Bank of Canada

RBC is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. RBC's success comes from the more than 101,000 employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring the bank's vision, values and strategy to life so it can help its clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, RBC has a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to its more than 19 million clients in Canada, the United States and 27 other countries.