Focus on Canada
The Business Council of Canada reacted to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s January 6th resignation with a statement and discussion in national and international media. While the change in leadership offers an opportunity to build stronger partnerships between the public and private sectors and chart a path toward fostering economic growth and prosperity, the timing of the resignation also creates uncertainty for Canada.
“Now more than ever, we must work together in a spirit of collaboration to help our country succeed.”
Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada
“[At] a moment where our political leadership is weak in this country, at a moment of economic existential crisis, really, the timing could not be worse.”
Robert Asselin, Senior Vice-President, Business Council of Canada
“We view this as a lost opportunity to strengthen the country for future generations.”
Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada
“We don’t know who speaks for Canada today.”
Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada
“The Liberal government (under Prime Minister Trudeau) has made Canada’s oil and gas sector uncompetitive.”
Heather Exner-Pirot, Special Advisor, Business Council of Canada
“It is unfortunate, however, that the relationship between the federal government and the private sector was often at odds, especially around the need for fiscal responsibility and policies that enable long-term economic growth, including embracing our energy abundance.”
Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada
“Not knowing clearly who
Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada‘sspeaks for Canada, what is the strategy, how are we going to ensure that these tariffs don’t come about. It’s deeply troubling”
“There is some optimism now that Canada will finally be a place that’s open for business.”
Heather Exner-Pirot, Special Advisor, Business Council of Canada
“It is unfortunate … that the relationship between the federal government and the private sector was often at odds …including embracing our energy abundance.”
Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada
“Trudeau approached the prime ministership as a narrator and communicator, often leaving people with the impression he was acting rather than governing.”
Robert Asselin, Senior Vice-President, Business Council of Canada
