Our Team
We work with member CEOs, stakeholders, government representatives and the media to advance policy and advocate for the Council’s priority initiatives.
Goldy Hyder
President and Chief Executive Officer – Business Council of Canada
Goldy Hyder is a seasoned strategic leader with more than 25 years’ experience advising business leaders, boards of directors, government officials and a broad spectrum of community stakeholder groups. As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of […]
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by Goldy
Failure to rein in spending leaves Canada unprepared
December 16, 2024
Statement on the resignation of the Finance Minister
December 16, 2024
Sarah Alrifai
Communications Specialist – Business Council of Canada
As a member of the Council’s communications team, Sarah creates digital and social media content and supports a wide range of other communications activities to align with the Council’s priorities. A recent university graduate, Sarah has held internships focused on […]
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Robert Asselin
Senior Vice President, Policy – Business Council of Canada
Robert leads the policy team and the Council’s work on economic and fiscal policy. He has written extensively on economic growth, innovation and industrial policy. Robert brings more than 10 years of experience in providing policy advice to government, including […]
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by Robert
Ottawa has abandoned any pretence of controlling its spending
December 13, 2024
Enhancing productive and innovative capacity
October 23, 2024
Louise Blais
Senior Special Advisor – U.S. and International Affairs – Business Council of Canada
Louise draws on her years of experience as a Canadian diplomat to provide advice to the Council on issues related to Canada-U.S. relations, North America, and Canada’s place in the world. She frequently speaks and writes on behalf of the […]
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by Louise
Canada and Trump II: We Don’t Need a Minister of American Relations
November 7, 2024
Leveraging our assets
July 23, 2024
Christine Bogie
Senior Administrative Associate – Business Council of Canada
Christine joined the Council in 2017. As Senior Administrative Associate she provides organizational and logistical support to members of the policy team responsible for trade and international policy. Prior to joining the Council she was assistant to a senior executive […]
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Mark Camilleri
Special Advisor – European Union – Business Council of Canada
Based in Brussels, Mark provides advice to the Council on European activities and issues of relevance to Canadian companies. Mark is a lawyer with over 20 years of corporate, commercial and regulatory law experience in the European Union, Canada and […]
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by Mark
Enhancing Canada-Europe Ties in a Changing Global Landscape
November 22, 2023
Amy Castle
Senior Vice President, Communications – Business Council of Canada
Amy provides leadership in the planning, management and oversight of all communications activities for the Council and the CEO, and provides advice on broad policy issues. Prior to joining the Council, Amy was Executive Producer of the CBC television show […]
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Natasha Chilala
Administrative Associate – Business Council of Canada
Natasha provides organizational, logistical and administrative support to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Services and other administrative staff. Prior to joining the Council, she held several positions in the sales and financial sectors, including most recently as a client […]
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John Dickerman
Vice President, United States – Business Council of Canada
Based in Washington, D.C., John represents the BCC in the United States with a focus on trade and investment, economic security and other cross border issues. Prior to joining the BCC, John served as the Head of North America for […]
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by John
DST strains Canada-U.S relationship
November 12, 2024
Canada must be seen as a reliable ally
July 9, 2024
Kefaya Dubé
Administrative Associate – Business Council of Canada
Kefaya provides organizational, logistical and administrative support to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Services and other administrative staff. Prior to joining the Council, Kefaya specialized in customer service in the financial and travel sectors with an emphasis on sales […]
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Heather Exner-Pirot
Special Advisor – Economic Transition – Business Council of Canada
Based in Calgary, Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot provides policy advice on the energy transition, Arctic development and security and Indigenous economic reconciliation. In addition to her role with the BCC, she is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Natural Resources, […]
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by Heather
Canada’s forestry sector: born on third base, hampered by policy
September 16, 2024
Howard Fremeth
Vice President, Media and Stakeholder Relations – Business Council of Canada
Howard is responsible for planning and executing the Council’s external communications, including management of social and digital media platforms, engagement with the news media and collaboration with stakeholder groups. Prior to joining the Council, Howard was the Director of Media […]
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Michael Gullo
Vice President, Policy – Business Council of Canada
Michael supports the Council’s work on economic and climate policy, with a focus on energy and natural resources, infrastructure, and commodity markets. He works with members and stakeholders to build consensus on policies and strategies that strengthen the investment climate […]
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by Michael
Shauna Hemingway
Senior Special Advisor – Mexico and the Americas – Business Council of Canada
Shauna advises the Council on issues related to its interests and those of its members in Mexico and with other key trade and investment partners in the Americas. Shauna served as Deputy Head of Mission, Minister-Counsellor (political affairs), and Chargée d’affaires […]
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Jack Hughes
Senior Vice President, Planning and Operations – Business Council of Canada
Jack manages the operations of the Council, including strategic planning, and liaises with the Board of Directors. Jack assists in the development of the Council’s policy priorities, the oversight of financial and human resources, as well as membership development and […]
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by Jack
Reviewing the USMCA: first, do no harm
April 30, 2024
Trevor Kennedy
Vice President, Indo-Pacific – Business Council of Canada
Based in Tokyo, Trevor leads the Council’s work on Canadian business trade and investment ties with countries in the Indo-Pacific. He advises and executes on trade policy initiatives and liaises with Canadian policymakers, foreign officials and international business networks representing […]
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by Trevor
Engaging with Indo-Pacific partners
June 6, 2024
Growing economic opportunities in Vietnam and Malaysia
March 29, 2024
Daniela Lombardo
Trade Policy Analyst – Business Council of Canada
Daniela supports the Council’s work on international trade and policy. She researches and advises on trade policy initiatives and engages with Canadian policymakers, foreign officials and international business networks representing key partners. Prior to joining the Council, Daniela worked as […]
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Trevor Neiman
Vice President, Policy and Legal Counsel – Business Council of Canada
Trevor leads the Council’s policy work on a variety of topics, including immigration, the digital economy, and economic security. As the Council’s legal counsel, Trevor also provides advice on operational matters. Prior to joining the Council, Trevor worked as a […]
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by Trevor
Developing Canada’s core defensive capabilities
August 13, 2024
Protecting Canadian ingenuity
August 1, 2024
Monique Raymond-Dubé
Executive Administrator, Office of the President and CEO – Business Council of Canada
Monique Raymond-Dubé
Executive Administrator, Office of the President and CEO – Business Council of Canada
Monique joined the Council in May 2002. She provides day-to-day support to the President and CEO and other members of the senior leadership team. She also assists in the planning and execution of the Council’s triannual membership meetings. Educated at […]
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Heather Scoffield
Senior Vice President, Strategy – Business Council of Canada
Heather crafts and pursues the strategic priorities of the Council in collaboration with her Council colleagues and members. Her focus is finding practical solutions to the major economic and growth challenges of our time – competitiveness, climate and a constantly […]
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by Heather
Callum Smith
Manager of Digital & Design – Business Council of Canada
Callum oversees the Council’s digital and visual design. He supports the Council executive through product creation, project management, and creative digital solutions. Since joining the Council in 2016, Callum has led several digital transformation efforts, digital design, brand modernization, events technology, […]
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Nancy Wallace
Senior Vice President, Corporate Services – Business Council of Canada
A long-time member of the Council’s headquarters staff, Nancy is responsible for the organization of all members’ meetings of the Council, as well as special events. She manages the Council’s finances, including the collection of membership fees, contracting, payroll and […]
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Board of Directors
Governance of the Council is provided by the Board of Directors, a 19-member body drawn from the membership.
