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Joint report offers recommendations for Mexico and Canada to boost economic relations

Canada and Mexico enjoy a mutually beneficial economic partnership but there is ample scope for greater collaboration to improve competitiveness and raise living standards in both countries, a new report says.  The report – Primed for Growth: Optimizing opportunities in […]

Fall economic statement is a step in the right direction but lacks urgency, Business Council says

The federal government’s Fall Economic Statement includes a number of measures to spur investment in renewable energy, ease labour shortages and make life more affordable for Canadians, the Business Council of Canada (BCC) says. Last month, BCC President and CEO […]

Bolder economic immigration targets needed to tackle labour shortages

The Business Council of Canada (BCC) welcomes the federal government’s plan to increase the number of new permanent residents settling in Canada over the next three years. But with employers across the country unable to fill nearly one million job […]

November 3rd fiscal update must prioritize energy infrastructure, economic immigration, and fiscal prudence

When the federal government issues its fall fiscal update next week, Canada’s business leaders will be looking for measures that address both immediate economic challenges and the country’s future prosperity. In a recent letter to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance […]

Mexican and Canadian business leaders launch Canada-Mexico Business Summit

Preparing joint report for Canada-Mexico High-Level Economic Dialogue Last week, business leaders from Canada and Mexico met in Montreal and agreed to launch a Canada-Mexico Business Summit – an annual forum to increase bilateral trade and investment. The Summit will […]

German and Canadian business groups call for stronger partnership on energy and climate

Ottawa, Ontario, August 16, 2022 – In advance of next week’s visit to Canada by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, German and Canadian business groups are calling for a stronger partnership between their two countries on liquefied natural gas (LNG), hydrogen […]

Strengthening economic ties with India is key to Canada’s success in the Indo-Pacific, report finds 

Ottawa, Ontario – August 4, 2022 – As the federal government prepares to reveal its long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy, a new report underscores the importance for Canada of strengthening economic ties with India.   “India represents a vital door to the future […]

Immigration backlog barrier to economic growth and business investment, survey finds 

At a time when over a million job openings remain unfilled in Canada and more than two million future Canadians are waiting for their immigration applications to be processed, a new survey of Canada’s largest employers underscores the critical importance […]

Canadian and Korean business leaders forge new partnership

Seoul, Republic of Korea – The Business Council of Canada (BCC) and the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) today announced a new strategic partnership to connect business leaders from both their countries, promote bilateral economic ties, and enhance co-operation as […]

Business Council welcomes Louise Blais as Senior Special Advisor 

The Business Council of Canada is pleased to welcome former Canadian ambassador Louise Blais as senior special advisor. Louise will draw on her vast diplomatic experience to provide advice and insight on international affairs and the Canada-U.S. relationship.  Louise was […]