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Navigating Change

Executive Summary Advancements in technology are changing today’s work environment at an ever-increasing pace. Nevertheless, Canadian organizations recognize the ongoing need for the “human touch” and are taking steps to ensure they have employees with the necessary skills and attributes. […]

The investment environment in Canada: survey of business leaders

Between July 26 and August 18, 2017, the Business Council of Canada conducted an online survey of its members to gauge their perspectives on the Canadian investment environment. A total of 61 business leaders took part in the survey. Asked […]

Annual Report 2016/2017

About the CouncilFounded in 1976, the Business Council of Canada is the senior voice of Canada’s business community, representing 150 chief executives and leading entrepreneurs in all sectors and regions of the country. Member companies employ 1.7 million Canadians, account […]

The ASEAN Advantage

Executive Summary This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first formal meeting between Canada and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The 10 ASEAN economies have evolved dramatically since then, and today rank among some of the most […]

Fourth Annual Total Tax Contribution Survey

Remarks Welcome to the fourth annual Total Tax Contribution (TTC) survey of Business Council of Canada members. Eighty-seven of Canada’s largest businesses provided tax data for the 2015 fiscal year demonstrating the significant contribution these large businesses make to public […]

Canada’s Oil Sands

The world still needs oil Countries around the world are developing rapidly – and raising their demand for modern energy services along the way. Renewables will play an increasing role in this energy future, and Canada is among the leaders […]

The Trans-Pacific Partnership: What’s in it for Canada?

About the Business Council The Business Council of Canada brings business leaders together to shape public policy in the interests of a stronger Canada and a better world. Founded in 1976, the Business Council is a non-profit, non-partisan organization composed […]

Annual Report 2015/2016

About the CouncilFounded in 1976, the Business Council of Canada is the senior voice of Canada’s business community, representing 150 chief executives and leading entrepreneurs in all sectors and regions of the country. Member companies employ 1.4 million Canadians, account […]

Why China matters: Building a framework for a Canada – China partnership

China’s growth is staggering Fifteen years of nearly double-digits annual GDP growth have rapidly transformed the country, reshaping both the future of its 1.3 billion people and the global economic landscape. According to McKinsey Global Institute: China will create 28,000 […]

Freeing trade: why a unilateral approach makes sense for Canada

Executive Summary For the past decade, Canada has been steadily consolidating its international trade policy. Canada has aggressively pursued trade agreements with countries around the world and, once agreements with the European Union and the member countries of the Trans-Pacific […]