In The News April 30, 2025

Calling for urgent economic action

Goldy Hyder – Président et chef de la direction, Conseil canadien des affaires Robert Asselin – Premier vice-président, politiques publiques, Conseil canadien des affaires

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The Business Council of Canada, in response to the federal election, sent a letter open letter to the Prime Minister, calling for urgent action on the economy.

"We don't have time. We need to get going. The world's not going to wait.” 
Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada

“We need economic pragmatism.”
Robert Asselin, Senior Vice-President, Business Council of Canada

The Globe and Mail

“ On a entendu les paroles, maintenant il faut passer aux actes. Le Canada doit réaliser son potentiel économique”
Robert Asselin, Senior Vice-President, Business Council of Canada

Zone Economie

“We need to have a better partnership between the federal government and the private sector(…) the idea is not to subsidize business but to allow the conditions for private investment.”
Robert Asselin, Senior Vice-President, Business Council of Canada

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“Stabilize the U.S. and diversify and get going with that diversification especially to get our resources to other markets.”
Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada

 “You can’t keep changing the goal posts every time something isn’t going your way.” 
Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada

The Logic

“This is where I’m hopeful of a genuine partnership with government and business. Let’s work together, figure out what we want to do and let’s set the path forward on what to do in a fiscally responsible way.”
Goldy Hyder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Business Council of Canada