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Avoiding unintended consequences of amendments to the Competition Act
In a globally competitive environment for capital, the competition measures introduced today, and the way in which they have come about, will create a further chill for business investment – both foreign and domestic. Contrary to the Government’s stated intent, […]
Reopening BC ports to help workers, families and businesses
The failure to ratify a mediated deal will harm workers and businesses from many sectors across Canada whose employment and income might be impacted, as well as all Canadian families who face rising prices. Enough is enough. It is imperative […]
Urging closer cooperation between Germany and Canada
On the occasion of the second meeting of the German-Canadian High-Level Steering Group on Bilateral Cooperation in Ottawa on June 6th, and following the recent state visit to Canada by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Transatlantic Business Initiative (TBI), the […]
Canadian business leaders welcome the U.K. to the CPTPP
Canadian business leaders welcome the United Kingdom to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The U.K. is a key partner for Canada and its addition represents an important milestone for the CPTPP, which has already proven to […]
Budget 2023 an opportunity to seize opportunities of President Biden’s visit
Tomorrow’s federal budget must seize the opportunities outlined during last Friday’s visit by U.S. President Joe Biden. The joint vision for continental competitiveness and economic security articulated by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau is one business leaders on both […]
Business Council welcomes approval of Cedar LNG project
The Business Council of Canada congratulates the federal and British Columbia governments, the Haisla Nation and Pembina Pipeline Corporation on this week’s approval of the Cedar LNG export project. “Cedar LNG will allow Canada to export some of the cleanest […]
Enhancing relations between Canada and the United States
Statement from Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada The upcoming visit to Canada of U.S. President Joe Biden presents an important opportunity to strengthen ties with our country’s most important partner and ally. In a […]
Canadian businesses supporting the people of Türkiye and Syria
Business Council of Canada members have pledged millions of dollars to several relief initiatives in support of the people of Türkiye and Syria affected by the devastating earthquakes: Canadians who want to contribute to these relief efforts can visit redcross.ca […]
Business Council of Canada mourns the passing of The Honourable Jim Carr
Statement by Goldy Hyder, President and CEO, Business Council of Canada I am truly saddened by Jim Carr’s passing. He was a thoughtful, talented and inspiring leader who always acted with integrity and humility to advance the public interest. […]
Business leaders welcome Canada’s first critical minerals strategy
Statement by Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada Canada’s business leaders welcome the release of the country’s first critical minerals strategy. We were pleased to see government recognize that critical minerals are crucial to the […]