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Business leaders applaud passage of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement
Canada’s business leaders applaud parliamentarians for accelerating passage of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) under extraordinary circumstances. At a time of great uncertainty for Canadians, implementation of this agreement will position Canada for a stronger recovery from the current economic […]
Business leaders applaud the government’s stimulus package and are ready to support
Business leaders welcomed today’s announcement to lower the benchmark interest rate, create a credit facility program to support small and medium sized businesses, and relax capital requirements for the financial sector. The overarching priority right now for employers across Canada […]
Federal Government’s response to COVID-19
We commend the federal government’s responsible and targeted package of measures to protect Canadians from COVID-19 and to address the economic consequences of the current health emergency. More may be required going forward, but at this point it makes sense […]
Leading business associations call on parliamentarians to pass CUSMA without further delay
Ottawa, February 27, 2020 – With the conclusion of the House of Commons Standing Committee on International Trade’s study of Bill C-4, An Act implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States, a group […]
Statement on the rail blockades impacting Canadians across the country
Our rail network underpins the Canadian economy by delivering products across the country and, ultimately, to global markets. Illegal rail blockades are impacting businesses, communities and citizens that depend on timely rail services. The longer this continues, the more significant […]
Canadian business groups urge all Parliamentarians to support swift efforts to ratify and implement CUSMA
A group of Canadian business organizations today issued the following statement: “We call on all Parliamentarians across party lines to support swift efforts to ratify and implement Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). After three years of uncertainty, it’s time to restore […]
Business leaders welcome new North American trade deal
The new North American trade agreement will strengthen Canada’s economy and ensure a better future for millions of middle-class workers and families, business leaders across the country said today. “This afternoon’s signing of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) reinforces the […]
Statement on the re-election of the Liberal Party of Canada
The Business Council of Canada congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party of Canada on their victory in the October 21st general election. The people have spoken and the people are never wrong. Canadians, however, did deserve better than […]
Business Council of Canada welcomes appointment of Dominic Barton as Canada’s Ambassador to China
The Business Council of Canada welcomes today’s appointment of Dominic Barton as Canada’s Ambassador to China. “Dominic Barton brings decades of experience and knowledge of China, which are invaluable assets at this critical time,” said Goldy Hyder, President and CEO […]
Canadian Businesses Respond to MPs Foreign Lobbying Against CETA
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Business Council of Canada and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters issued the following statement today regarding the open letter by Canadian and Quebec elected officials calling on French parliamentarians to not ratify CETA in their […]