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Statement on auto tariffs
The Business Council of Canada has been advocating for the mandatory review of the USMCA to be expedited so that all issues can be addressed definitively, restoring much needed certainty to our trade and investment relationship While we await more […]
Statement on First Ministers’ meeting
Ottawa, ON March 21st, 2025 – For decades, the Business Council of Canada has urged federal, provincial and territorial leaders to work together to make our country more productive and competitive. We have called for an end to interprovincial trade […]
Statement on the new leader of the Liberal Party of Canada
The Business Council of Canada congratulates Mark Carney on his election as Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Assuming the role of Prime Minister at this pivotal moment for Canada carries with it great responsibility. During this time of […]
A promising step toward eliminating interprovincial trade barriers
Canada’s leading employers applaud the country’s first ministers for agreeing to reduce interprovincial trade barriers. For far too long, Canada’s economy has been hampered by internal restrictions to goods, services and labour. While yesterday’s agreement is an encouraging first step, […]
No one wins in a trade war
No one wins in a trade war and the tariffs imposed today by the Trump Administration will hurt workers, farmers and families across North America – especially those in the United States. Canada, the United States and Mexico have the […]
Celebrating 60 years of the Canadian flag
On February 15th we join Canadians across the country and around the world in proudly displaying our flag on Flag Day. To mark the 60th anniversary of the Canadian flag, we are reflecting on the many things that make Canada […]
Statement on U.S. tariff development
We are glad to learn that U.S. tariffs will not be imposed on Canada on February 4th, however with a 30-day delay, much uncertainty remains. Regardless of what happens next, it is clear that Canada needs to act with urgency […]
Statement on U.S. tariffs
It is unfortunate that the United States has decided to violate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement by imposing tariffs on Canada, creating economic harm for both Canadians and Americans. There are three actions our country can and should take right now to […]
Statement on the resignation of the Prime Minister
Those who choose to run for and serve as elected representatives do so because they have a profound dedication to their country and a desire to make it better. We thank Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for his devoted service to […]
Statement on the resignation of the Finance Minister
At the heart of democracy is the understanding that governments are transparent and work in the best interests of their citizens. Today’s resignation statement from former finance minister Chrystia Freeland brings into question whose interests the federal government is looking […]