Celebrating 50 years.

Our History

Reflecting on 50 years of business leadership

In April, I had the honour of joining past and present members of the Business Council of Canada to mark the organization’s 50th anniversary. Since 1976, Canadian business leaders have come together to share their knowledge and expertise in the service of their country.

The Trade Brief: Same system, new headaches

April was a weird mix of pop culture serotonin and global trade anxiety.

What Really Happened in Provincial Budget Season 2026 and What It Means for Ottawa’s Fiscal Update

As published on Substack Summary: Introduction Canada’s spring fiscal update arrives April 28 and speculation about what’s coming has already started. The prevailing narrative is that the government will have to balance ambitious plans with increasingly difficult economic conditions. But...

What Canada’s Asia-Pacific engagement is really telling us

As published on Substack Since taking office a year ago, Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed his government to diversifying Canada’s trade and investment relationships. More specifically, Carney announced an ambitious goal of doubling non-U.S. exports within 10 years and...

Mark Carney’s first year as Prime Minister

A promising start…with the hard part still ahead.

FEATURED REPORTS

Stifled by red tape

Selling to our strengths

Security & Prosperity

Engines of growth

by Robert Asselin

North American energy security