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Canadian business groups sound alarm over the future of the World Trade Organization
Ottawa, December 10, 2019 – A group of Canadian business organizations today urged the federal government to redouble its efforts to reform the World Trade Organization (WTO) in the face of U.S. moves to shut down a key component of its […]
Business Council members travel to Japan to promote stronger business ties
Goldy Hyder was in Japan this week with a group of Council member CEOs to attend the Eurasia Group’s G-Zero Summit and meet with senior government officials and business leaders to discuss enhancing bilateral trade and investment ties. While in Tokyo, Goldy […]
Business leaders unveil a plan for Canada’s future growth and commit to investing more in Canadians
At a time when Canadians are feeling anxious about their own and their families’ standard of living and quality of life, the Business Council of Canada is proposing a plan to promote and sustain long term economic growth that can […]
Unveiling the Task Force report at the Canadian Club of Ottawa
Ottawa, October 30, 2019 – In the historic backdrop of the Château Laurier and just over one week following the federal election, Goldy Hyder delivered an inspiring address to the Canadian Club of Ottawa on the topic of growing the economy […]
U.S., Canadian and Mexican Business Leaders Highlight Importance of USMCA Ratification in Growing the Economy, Spurring Investment and Creating Jobs
Business leaders from the United States, Canada and Mexico met today in Washington to discuss the importance of swiftly ratifying and implementing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and further strengthening North American economic relations. Tom Linebarger, Chairman and CEO of […]
The Honourable James Moore to lead study on digital and data policy modernization
Ottawa, ON – June 11, 2019 – The Business Council of Canada has engaged The Honourable James Moore, Canada’s former Minister of Industry, to develop recommendations for Canada’s data strategy that will promote innovation and ensure the security and privacy […]
Budget 2019: Positive investments in people, more needed to promote economic growth
Today’s federal budget confirms that Canada’s economy has slipped into low gear, underscoring the need for action to boost private-sector confidence and ensure a future of good jobs and a high quality of life. “In the long run, it’s a […]
Talent a strength, but taxes & regulation are stifling growth
“Our challenge now is to identify the key actions that will strengthen our country’s prospects, contributing the tax base that supports Canadians’ social programs and quality of life” Goldy Hyder Together with the Business Council of Canada, Deloitte Canada today […]
Business leaders across the country launch Task Force on Canada’s Economic Future
The Business Council of Canada is launching a major new task force to engage business leaders and other stakeholders in advancing urgently needed policies to enhance growth and ensure a better future for all citizens. Over the next six months, the Task […]
Business Council of Canada elects Don Lindsay as Chair, plans new emphasis on policies needed to keep jobs and investment in Canada
The Business Council of Canada, representing the CEOs of 150 leading Canadian companies, employing more than 1.7 million Canadians, has elected Don Lindsay as its new Chair. Mr. Lindsay is President and Chief Executive Officer of Teck Resources Limited, Canada’s […]