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Government of Canada and Alberta agreement is a step in the right direction
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (116+ words) Today's implementation agreement between the governments of Canada and Alberta is an important and welcome step towards unleashing Canada's full energy potential." It delivers much-needed clarity and paves the way for a new pipeline to be built to the Pacific....
Business Council welcomes the development of a new National Electricity Strategy
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (168+ words) The Business Council of Canada (BCC) welcomes the government's plan to develop a new National Electricity Strategy focused on unleashing clean, reliable and affordable electricity in Canada. For decades, access to clean and affordable electricity has been a strategic advantage…...
The Trade Brief: Same system, new headaches
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (820+ words) April reminded us that the global trading system is running on a lot of crossed fingers." Pop culturally? The month was thriving. " From"Bieberchella, to the new"Devil Wears Prada"sequel, to a"Hannah Montana"reunion episode, to"Drake"announcing…...
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1+ mon, 6+ day ago (13+ words) What Canada's Asia-Pacific engagement is really telling us'Business Council of Canada...
Canada's wait-and-see economy is in a very fragile state
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (621+ words) As published in The Hub In the past few weeks, news on the Canadian economic front has tilted negative overall. Statistics Canada came out with a February jobs'report'that showed employment declined by a net 84, 000, which came on top of a…...
Mark Carney's first year: A promising start. .. with the hard part still ahead
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (768+ words) As published on Substack Mark Carney's first year as Prime Minister can best be described as one defined more by direction than by deliverables. That is not a criticism; it reflects the difficulty of this moment of geopolitical turbulence, economic…...
Australian and Canadian organizations sign new agreement to boost trade and investment
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (306+ words) Australia's and Canada's two leading business organizations today signed an agreement to strengthen trade and investment, on the sidelines of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to Australia. The Business Council of Australia (BCA)and the Business Council of Canada…...
In the age of economic sovereignty, business can't sit on the sidelines
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (515+ words) As published by The Hub The string of geopolitical shocks that have kick-started 2026 is a reminder that sovereignty has become a defining issue of our time. The concept'sovereignty'is a catch-all that can mean whatever you want it to mean, much…...
Investing in Canada's defence industrial base
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (220+ words) The Business Council of Canada(BCC)welcomes the Government of Canada's new Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS). The DISisan importantstep towardsstrengthening Canada's security and economic resilience amid rising geopolitical uncertainty. Many elements of the DIS reflect recommendations from the BCC's2024 report,…...
Statement from Goldy Hyder President & CEO, Business Council of Canada
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (184+ words) On behalf of the Business Council of Canada, I welcome the nomination of Janice Charette as Chief Trade Negotiator with the United States. It is no surprise that Ms. Charette has answered the call yet again to serve Canada and…...