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Leaders need one focus, to help stop the spread of coronavirus: an open letter from Canadian business leaders

“Today we stand united in a shared battle against COVID-19. We urge every leader in the country to immediately shift focus to the singular objective of slowing the pace of transmission of this coronavirus. International experience demonstrates that social distancing […]

Navigating these uncertain times

As posted on LinkedIn. People around the world are feeling anxious in the wake of the global health challenge posed by COVID-19. The virus responsible for this illness is new, and right now, there are more questions than answers. The […]

We need to deliver gender equality in the workplace

As posted on LinkedIn. International Women’s Day is a day that always leaves me inspired as I see Canadian business leaders rally together for an important cause – workplace equality. However, there’s more that we can and should be doing. […]

Women helped build aviation, now aviation needs to build them up

“My goal is to create a diverse and inspiring workforce that will encourage aspiring young girls and women to pursue careers in aviation.As WestJet continues to grow, there is one thing I know to be true – diversity is our […]

Gender equity is not a problem to solve — it’s the solution

As posted on LinkedIn. It’s time for us to stop talking about gender equity as a problem to solve and start seeing it as a solution to our most pressing business and economic challenges. This is a subtle but important […]

Lessons I have learned from women in the workplace

As posted on LinkedIn. “Equality is not a women’s issue, it’s a business issue.”* Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of working with many remarkable women. In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, […]

Canada should take pride in its world leadership in network superiority

As published by the National Post. On the eve of 5G, Canadians should be justifiably proud to have the fastest and highest quality networks on the planet, accompanied by value and affordability that surpasses our developed country peers. This accomplishment […]

Why an oil company is helping build homes in Indigenous communities

“Housing for Indigenous communities is a complex issue, which is why corporations tend to avoid playing a role. There are different housing models on First Nations and Métis lands, and there is varying involvement and responsibility of federal and municipal […]

Canada can be the sustainable energy power of the world

“We believe there is a way to reduce GHG emissions, grow our economy and create wealth.” As published by the Financial Post. Even with all of the developments in renewables — and their decreasing costs, and increasing use — 80 […]

In defence of Davos: The world works best when we work together

As published by the Globe and Mail. The world is an uncertain place. Geopolitical instability, economic volatility, acceleration of new technology and a widely felt stagnation in the middle class leave a growing number of people distrustful of trade, immigration […]