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 President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of Canada. Founded in 1976, the Council is a non-profit, non-partisan organization representing the chief executives and heads of 150 leading Canadian businesses, employing 1.7 million Canadians and […]
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by Goldy
Asserting Canada’s place in the Indo-Pacific
May 25, 2022
Louise Blais
Senior Special Advisor – U.S. and International Affairs – Business Council of Canada
Louise Blais was Canada’s Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York from 2017-2021. As a senior diplomat, she served abroad in Washington and Tokyo and as Minister-Counsellor for Political Affairs at the Embassy in Paris. […]
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by Louise
Promoting the Canada-U.S. trading relationship
May 12, 2022
Jack Hughes
Senior Vice President, Planning and Operations – Business Council of Canada
As Senior Vice President, Planning and Operations, Jack Hughes 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 […]
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John Dillon
Senior Vice President, Policy and Corporate Counsel – Business Council of Canada
In his role as Senior Vice President, Policy and Corporate Counsel, John Dillon has primary responsibility for the Council’s policy work related to energy, the environment and sustainable development, corporate governance, and business-Indigenous relations. Over the past 30 years with […]
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by John
The business case for reducing emissions
February 24, 2022
Canada needs to get serious on carbon capture
November 15, 2021
Ross Laver
Senior Vice President, Strategy – Business Council of Canada
As Senior Vice President, Strategy, Ross Laver conducts research and engages in policy development across a wide range of domestic and global issues. His primary areas of focus are economic growth and competitiveness. Prior to joining the Council, Ross spent […]
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by Ross
Support will be needed for some sectors
July 13, 2020
Robert Asselin
Senior Vice President, Policy – Business Council of Canada
Robert Asselin leads the Council’s work on economic recovery and the development of policies that contribute to economic growth and job creation. He is also responsible for fiscal and tax policies. Prior to joining the Council, Robert was Senior Global […]
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by Robert
Banking on energy transition
April 8, 2022
Nancy Wallace
Vice President, Corporate Services – Business Council of Canada
A longtime member of the Council’s headquarters staff, Nancy Wallace is responsible for the organization of all members’ meetings of the Council, as well as special events. She is responsible for managing the Council’s finances, including the collection of membership […]
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Amy Castle
Vice President, Communications – Business Council of Canada
Amy Castle 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 […]
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Trevor Kennedy
Vice President, Trade and International Policy – Business Council of Canada
Trevor Kennedy leads the Council’s work on Canada’s international trade and investment ties. He advises and executes the Council’s trade policy initiatives, liaising with Canadian policymakers as well as business networks involving key international partners, primarily in North America, the […]
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by Trevor
Supporting a comprehensive Indo-Pacific strategy
May 2, 2022
Mapping the Canada-U.S. partnership
April 13, 2022
Michael Gullo
Vice President, Policy – Business Council of Canada
Michael Gullo supports the Council’s policy work on economic growth and job creation with a focus on supply chains and infrastructure, the environment and corporate social responsibility. Michael also leverages his experience in working with members and stakeholders to build consensus on policies and strategies that strengthen the investment climate […]
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by Michael
Let’s stop our interprovincial economic friction
March 21, 2022
Canada needs to get serious on carbon capture
November 15, 2021
Howard Fremeth
Director, Communications – Business Council of Canada
Howard Fremeth works with the Council’s team to develop and execute communication strategies, manage its social and digital media presence, lead strategies to enhance member activities, and leverage new channels to reach key audiences. Prior to joining the Council, Howard […]
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Trevor Neiman
Director, Digital Economy and Legal Advisor – Business Council of Canada
Trevor Neiman supports the Council’s policy work on the digital economy and skills development. Prior to joining the Council, Trevor worked as a regulatory lawyer at an international law firm. He advised clients on federal and provincial regulatory matters in […]
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by Trevor
Canada’s digital opportunity
December 7, 2021
Fighting cybercrime through collaboration
November 10, 2021
Callum Smith
Manager of Digital & Design – Business Council of Canada
Callum Smith joined the Business Council in 2016. In his role, Callum is responsible for producing the Council’s visual and digital communications products. He supports the Council executive with projects, publications and digital solutions. Callum holds a degree from the […]
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Owen Brown
Associate – Business Council of Canada
Owen Brown works with the senior leadership team by providing research, analysis and project management to implement Council priorities, and support Council working groups and task forces. Prior to joining the Council in February 2020, Owen held several internships and […]
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Monique Raymond-Dubé
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Executive Officer – Business Council of Canada
Monique Raymond-Dubé
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Executive Officer – Business Council of Canada
Monique Raymond-Dubé, Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Executive Officer, joined the Council in May 2002. She provides day-to-day support to the CEO and other members of the senior leadership team. She also assists in the planning and execution […]
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Christine Bogie
Senior Administrative Associate – Business Council of Canada
Christine Bogie joined the Council in 2017 as a Senior Administrative Associate. She provides organizational and logistical support to members of the senior leadership team responsible for international trade, fiscal policy and economic growth. Prior to joining the Council she […]
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Brighid Meldrum
Administrative Associate – Business Council of Canada
Brighid Meldrum joined the Business Council in January 2018. She provides organizational and logistical support to the senior leadership team. Brighid also assists in planning the Council’s triannual membership meetings. Educated at the University of Guelph and Nipissing University, she […]
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Board of Directors
Governance of the Council is provided by the Board of Directors, a 24-member body drawn from the membership.
