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Statement on TMX Cabinet approval
The Business Council of Canada welcomes today’s decision by the federal government to approve the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline, a critical piece of Canada’s energy infrastructure. The Trans Mountain project will help to ensure that Canadians receive full […]
U.S., Canadian and Mexican Business Leaders highlight importance of USMCA ratification in growing the economy, spurring investment and creating jobs
Washington – 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 […]
Statement on removal of tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum
Canada’s business leaders congratulate both the Government of Canada and industry for their principled, patient and persistent efforts in successfully negotiating the removal of U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum – a move that will benefit consumers, workers and […]
Statement by Goldy Hyder on the passing the Honourable Michael Wilson
Michael Wilson embodied what it means to be Canadian. He was kindhearted, intelligent, and dedicated to making this country a better place. While he battled a lot in his life, he always put the interests of the greater good before […]
Business groups: Urgent action needed to reform the WTO
Ottawa – The following joint statement regarding the Ottawa Ministerial on WTO Reform was released today by leading business associations in Canada, Europe, Japan, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico: “By opening markets, reducing trade and investment barriers and establishing […]
Business leaders welcome Ontario workplace reforms
The Business Council of Canada welcomes the Government of Ontario’s commitment to improve the province’s workplace legislation and apprenticeship system. The plan tabled yesterday recognizes the need to promote job creation and business growth at a time when Canada faces […]
Business Council statement on the proposed federal carbon pricing and rebate system
The Business Council of Canada welcomes the federal government’s announcement regarding its plan to implement carbon pricing in Canada. For many years we have advocated for carbon pricing as the most efficient means to contribute to achieving Canada’s climate change […]
Statement by The Honourable John Manley on the conclusion of negotiations on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The Business Council of Canada congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his Cabinet and his team of negotiators on achieving a successful outcome in the North American trade negotiations. By modernizing NAFTA and maintaining its trilateral structure, the agreement has the […]
Business Roundtable and the Business Council of Canada: Preserve the Trilateral Structure of NAFTA
Washington – The Business Roundtable and the Business Council of Canada today released the following joint statement regarding negotiations to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): “NAFTA provides millions of U.S. and Canadian citizens with good jobs. It drives […]
Business Council welcomes national consultation on digital and data transformation
Statement by The Honourable John Manley on today’s launch of national consultations on digital and data transformation: “Canada has long been a leader in privacy protection, and Canadian researchers are at the forefront of breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Today’s announcement […]