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Tax and spend budget will inhibit growth
The 2024 federal budget holds back Canada’s potential, warns the Business Council of Canada (BCC). The tax-and-spend fiscal plan will discourage the economic growth necessary to improve living standards; deter the business investment that helps boost wages; and place a […]
April 16 budget must prioritize growth
With GDP per-capita declining for a sixth straight quarter and the global economy facing a precarious year ahead, Canada’s leading employers are calling for a federal budget that cultivates the conditions for economic growth. “The government has an opportunity to […]
New report questions the credibility of the government’s fiscal anchors
Ottawa, ON – January 22, 2024 – With Canada facing higher debt-servicing costs, lower growth forecasts and increased spending pressures, a new report by the Business Council of Canada (BCC) raises questions about the federal government’s proposed fiscal anchor. “Analyzing […]
Report shines a light on Canada’s nuclear energy opportunity
Ottawa, ON – November 29, 2023 – Canada is uniquely positioned to be a major player in a global nuclear energy renaissance, according to a new report from the Business Council of Canada (BCC). In advance of the 2023 United […]
More spending on debt means less investment in people
The federal government’s fall fiscal update fails to set the country’s finances onto a sustainable path, warns the Business Council of Canada (BCC). With an inflation rate at 3.1 per cent, increased debt servicing costs and slowing revenues, it is […]
Tracy Robinson named Vice Chair of the Business Council of Canada
Ottawa, ON – November 16, 2023 – The Business Council of Canada (BCC) is pleased to welcome Tracy Robinson as Vice Chair of the Board. In her new role, Ms. Robinson will work with Chair Victor Dodig to help guide […]
November 21st fiscal update must respond to global and domestic economic uncertainty
When the federal government issues its fall fiscal update in less than two weeks, the leaders of Canada’s most successful and innovative companies will be looking for focus and careful execution of public policy to tackle the global and domestic […]
BCC CEO calls for greater ambition to awaken Canada’s economic sleeping giant
Toronto, ON – October 18, 2023 – Ahead of the federal government’s Fall Economic Statement expected in the coming weeks, Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada (BCC), delivered a powerful call to action to leaders […]
Business Council welcomes John Dickerman as U.S. representative
Ottawa, ON – September 25, 2023 – The Business Council of Canada (BCC) is pleased to announce that John Dickerman is joining the team as the BCC’s first U.S.-based policy advisor. As Vice President, United States, John will represent the […]
Business Council welcomes Mark Camilleri
The Business Council of Canada is pleased to welcome Mark Camilleri as special advisor, European Union. In this role, Mark provides advice to the Council on European activities and issues of relevance to Canadian companies. A Canadian-European lawyer, Mark has […]