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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 […]
Federal budget points in the right direction but there’s a long road ahead
The 2022 federal budget recognizes the need for fiscal restraint and stronger economic growth, but the proof will be in the execution, the Business Council of Canada says. “There’s a lot in this budget to like, including new measures to […]
Canadian business leaders embark on a mission to Washington
Ottawa, March 18, 2022 – At a time when U.S. policymakers are looking to secure more resilient and reliable supply chains, a delegation of Canadian business leaders will be in Washington, D.C. next week for high-level talks with industry and government. […]
Canada’s leading companies are finding innovative ways to identify and develop skilled talent
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on Canada’s businesses, workers, and the economy over the past two years, adding to ongoing technological and demographic shifts and an increasing demand for skilled workers. The country’s leading employers, though, are […]
Budget 2022 must inspire hope and spur long-term growth
With the Omicron wave subsiding and the economy once again opening up, Canadians are looking to the federal government for hope and direction. In a pre-budget letter to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Goldy Hyder, President and CEO […]