A report from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives notes that energy prices are almost certain to keep rising as global demand increases, so it is essential that Canadian governments, businesses and consumers get more serious about energy conservation. The report entitled "Energy-Wise Canada: Building a Culture of Energy Conservation" also suggests two ways of … Read more
The Canadian Council of Chief Executives said the Canada-U.S. Border Action Plan will reduce costs, boost trade and create jobs. Canadian Council of Chief Executives president and CEO John Manley said the plan will break down barriers to trade, reduce costs and improve the flow of goods and people between Canada and the United States. … Read more
Canadian Council of Chief Executives president and CEO John Manley said Canadians welcome Chinese investment, but China needs to reciprocate by providing Canadians with greater freedom to invest in China. Manley said that Canadians and other non-Chinese investors face a raft of restrictions when it comes to participating in the world’s second-largest economy. A number … Read more
The Canadian Council of Chief Executives released its report entitled “Canada, China, and Rising Asia: A Strategic Proposal." The report says it is time to move beyond ad hoc arrangements by developing both closer ties with Asia and a stronger Canada “brand” based on ambitious targets for trade and investment. Canadian economist Wendy Dobson said … Read more
Canadian Council of Chief Executives president and CEO John Manley said that all who support the goal of building a more productive and competitive Canadian economy are indebted to Tom Jenkins and the other members of the Independent Panel on Federal Support to Research and Development. Manley said the panel has does a superb job … Read more
President and CEO of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives John Manley made a statement on the government's announcement of the re-introduction of Bill C-11, An Act to amend the Copyright Act. Manley said Canada’s business leaders applaud the federal government’s decision to reintroduce the Copyright Modernization Act. Manley also said overall the Copyright Modernization … Read more
Business organizations in Australia and Canada have agreed to commission a report on ways to expand trade and investment between the two countries. The two sponsoring organizations, the Australian Industry Group and the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, will submit the study’s findings and recommendations to their respective governments in early 2012. The decision to … Read more
The Canadian Council of Chief Executives said it has agreed to serve as the Canadian secretariat to the Canada-Brazil CEO Forum, a new initiative that will promote closer economic ties between the two countries. The Forum will consist of six business leaders from each country and will provide recommendations to Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary … Read more
The Canadian Council of Chief Executives said that Canada's federal deficit is declining faster than previously projected. The council said that at the current pace, if the government resists the temptation to launch major new spending initiatives, Ottawa is on track to record a small surplus in 2015-16. Call 613-238-3727.
A policy report released by the council outlines five key steps that would help to ensure Canada achieves its potential as an energy and environmental powerhouse – including a new bilateral accord with the United States and a comprehensive national policy on carbon pricing that recognizes the imperative of addressing climate change. The full report … Read more
