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
Phone: 613-238-3735
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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Phone: 613-238-3735
by Goldy
The business case for climate action
May 12, 2021
Susan Scotti
Executive Vice President – Business Council of Canada
Email: susan.scotti@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-818-3625
In her role as Executive Vice President, Susan Scotti manages the daily operations of the Council, including strategic planning, development of the Council’s policy priorities, oversight of financial and human resources, as well as membership development and events planning. Prior […]
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Email: susan.scotti@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-818-3625
John Dillon
Senior Vice President, Policy and Corporate Counsel – Business Council of Canada
Email: john.dillon@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3863
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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Email: john.dillon@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3863
by John
Investing in carbon capture
April 21, 2021
Ahead of the U.S. on carbon pricing
October 7, 2020
Ross Laver
Senior Vice President, Strategy – Business Council of Canada
Email: ross.laver@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-238-3862
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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Email: ross.laver@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-238-3862
by Ross
Support will be needed for some sectors
July 13, 2020
Robert Asselin
Senior Vice President, Policy – Business Council of Canada
Email: robert.asselin@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-690-6609
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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Email: robert.asselin@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-690-6609
by Robert
Canada needs a sectoral approach to economic growth
May 12, 2021
Canada’s spending is unfocused and unimaginative
May 12, 2021
Nancy Wallace
Vice President, Corporate Services – Business Council of Canada
Email: nancy.wallace@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3858
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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Email: nancy.wallace@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3858
Amy Castle
Vice President, Communications – Business Council of Canada
Email: amy.castle@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3854
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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Email: amy.castle@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3854
Michael Gullo
Vice President, Policy – Business Council of Canada
Email: michael.gullo@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3855
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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Email: michael.gullo@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3855
by Michael
Howard Fremeth
Director, Communications – Business Council of Canada
Email: howard.fremeth@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3869
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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Email: howard.fremeth@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3869
Trevor Kennedy
Director, Trade and International Policy – Business Council of Canada
Email: trevor.kennedy@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3870
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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Email: trevor.kennedy@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3870
by Trevor
Trevor Neiman
Director, Digital Data and Skills and Legal Counsel – Business Council of Canada
Email: trevor.neiman@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-315-8786
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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Email: trevor.neiman@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-315-8786
by Trevor
Callum Smith
Communications Officer – Business Council of Canada
Email: callum.smith@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-818-6497
Callum Smith joined the Business Council in 2016. In his role as Communications Officer, Callum is responsible for producing the Council’s visual and digital communications products. He supports the Council executive with projects, publications and digital media solutions. Callum holds […]
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Email: callum.smith@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-818-6497
Amanda DeYoung
Research Associate – Business Council of Canada
Email: amanda.deyoung@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 905-920-1255
Amanda DeYoung 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, Amanda worked as a research […]
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Email: amanda.deyoung@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 905-920-1255
Owen Brown
Research Associate – Business Council of Canada
Email: owen.brown@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 647-328-6227
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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Email: owen.brown@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 647-328-6227
Chantal Roy
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Executive Officer – Business Council of Canada
Chantal Roy
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Executive Officer – Business Council of Canada
Email: chantal.roy@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-238-3735
Chantal Roy is Executive Assistant to the President and CEO. She handles the many demands on the CEO’s time and schedule. She previously worked with the Honourable John Manley from 2002- 2018: in the President’s office at the Business Council […]
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Email: chantal.roy@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-238-3735
Monique Raymond-Dubé
Executive Assistant – Business Council of Canada
Email: monique.raymond-dube@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3865
Monique Raymond-Dubé, Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President, joined the Council in May 2002. She provides day-to-day support to the Executive VP and other members of the senior leadership team. She also assists in the planning and execution of […]
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Email: monique.raymond-dube@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3865
Christine Bogie
Senior Administrative Associate – Business Council of Canada
Email: christine.bogie@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3866
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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Email: christine.bogie@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3866
Brighid Meldrum
Administrative Associate – Business Council of Canada
Email: brighid.meldrum@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3871
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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Email: brighid.meldrum@thebusinesscouncil.ca
Phone: 613-288-3871
Board of Directors
Governance of the Council is provided by the Board of Directors, a 24-member body drawn from the membership.
