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Putting national security first
The Business Council of Canada calls on the government to develop and implement a Defence Industrial Base (DIB) Strategy to supercharge Canada’s broader economic security and prosperity. The Council’s report Security & Prosperity was covered widely in multiple media outlets. […]
DST strains Canada-U.S relationship
John Dickerman believes that the Trump administration will continue the previous administration’s tough stance on DST with the potential of escalation and even the cause of more tension between Canada and the United States. He shares his perspective with CBC […]
Port disputes weaken Canadian economy
Goldy Hyder urges the government to take proper measures to end work stoppages at Canadian ports. His letter to Minister MacKinnon and Minister Anand was featured in several news stories about the labour disputes. “[The disputes] continue to weaken Canada’s […]
Opportunities to work together with the U.S.
The Business Council of Canada believes that Canada has the opportunity to strengthen its relationship with the United States going forward. Our statement and views were featured in several media stories about the 2024 U.S. presidential election. “The first thing […]
Oil and gas cap affect climate policy
Goldy Hyder emphasizes that a cap on oil and gas producers is counterproductive to growing the Canadian economy and a coherent climate policy. His statement was featured in Canadian Press stories regarding the government’s new regulations for oil and gas […]
DST puts CUSMA at risk
The Business Council of Canada believes that by revoking the Digital Services Tax, Canada can strengthen its trade relations with the U.S. and support the renewal of CUSMA. Our submission was featured in multiple news outlets ahead of the U.S. […]
Enhancing productive and innovative capacity
In a recent episode of The Current with Matt Galloway podcast, Robert Asselin joins Matt Galloway to explore the impact of the Bank of Canada’s interest rate cut on Canadians, businesses and the economy. “Monetary policy is not a substitute […]
Keeping the focus on Canada
In a fireside chat with the Canada Grains Council podcast, Goldy Hyder joins Erin Gowriluk for a conversation about the future of Canada’s economy, its relationship with the United States and how to better leverage the nation’s resources. “What we […]
The importance of innovation
In an episode of The Hub Dialogues podcast, Robert Asselin joins host Sean Speer to talk about his latest report ‘Engines of Growth’ and how to build a more innovative economy for future generations of Canadians. “You cannot be innovative […]
Canada needs to move faster
On a recent episode of the No Nonsense with Pamela Wallin podcast, Robert Asselin joins host Pamela Wallin for an insightful discussion on public policy, the importance of productivity, and an in-depth look at Canada’s current economic landscape. “[Canada] is […]