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Increasing competitiveness and productivity throughout the Americas
Letter to the Honourable Mary Ng, P.C.,M.P., Minister of International Trade, Export promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, as part of the Business Councils submission to Global Affairs Canada’s consultations on the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP). Re: Americas […]
The future of competition policy in Canada
Submission by the Business Council of Canada to the federal consultation on Reform of the Competition Act The Business Council of Canada is pleased to offer its views in response to the federal consultation on potential reform to the Competition […]
Leveraging science and technology to build a stronger economy
Robert Asselin’s testimony to the House of Commons Committee on Science and Research Le progrès scientifique est l’un des déterminants économiques clés de notre avenir. En termes simples, la capacité des états à transformer leur capital intellectuel en croissance économique […]
Unlocking business investments in Canada
Robert Asselin’s testimony to the Senate Committee on Banking, Commerce, and the Economy. Madam Chair, The lack of business investment in machinery, equipment and intellectual property in Canada is well-documented and well-known. Canadian business investment per available worker badly lags […]
Respond with urgency to keep Canada competitive
Trevor Kennedy’s testimony to the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on International Trade’s study into the potential impacts of the United States Inflation Reduction Act on businesses and workers in Canada. Madam Chair, committee members, thank you for inviting me […]
Fiscal prudence and economic competitiveness
Robert Asselin’s testimony to the House of Commons’ Standing Committee on Finance’s pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2023 Budget. Merci monsieur le Président. Mon nom est Robert Asselin. I’m Senior Vice President Policy at the Business Council of Canada. […]
Enhancing the resiliency of Canada’s critical cyber systems
Letter to The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, regarding Bill C-26, An Act respecting cybersecurity, amending the Telecommunications Act and making consequential amendments to other Acts. Dear Minister Mendicino: The Business Council of Canada is pleased […]
Consultations on a renewed National Cyber Security Strategy
Letter to The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, responding to the consultation on Canada’s renewed National Cyber Security Strategy Dear Minister Mendicino: I am pleased to share with you the Business Council of Canada’s submission on […]
Supporting a comprehensive Indo-Pacific strategy
Remarks to the Standing Committee on International Trade’s Study on Trade Opportunities for Canadian business in the Indo-Pacific. Madam Chair, committee members, thank you for the invitation to take part in your meeting on trade opportunities in the Indo-Pacific. Canada […]
Priorities for Canada’s 2030 emissions reduction plan
The Business Council of Canada has prepared this submission in the hopes of catalyzing significant early progress toward meeting Canada’s ambitious GHG reduction goal for 2030. In a follow-up report, we will outline a more comprehensive set of policies and […]