Thomas d’Aquino

In this article in The Globe and Mail Report on Business, my colleague Perrin Beatty and I offer our views on the potential of the middle power coalition for business and make the case that only business can deliver the capital, the innovation and the talent to give real meaning to the idea.   The Globe and Mail Report on Business – OPINION For Canada to stand tall as a middle power, businesses must step up   PDF – The Globe and Mail ROB – OPINION For Canada to stand tall as a middle power, businesses must step up

Along with colleagues from the Expert Group on Canada – United States Relations,  we tabled a report this week accompanied by a video briefing on the immense opportunities for business in Canada and throughout the democratic world in acting through a middle power coalition. It calls for a business hedging strategy defined as “America plus”.  It suggests that Canada not pivot away from the United States but rather that Canadian business defend and grow our hard won gains in the U.S. while reaching  out vigorously in search of new markets in the spirit of Prime Minister Carney’s Build Canada Strong. Middle Power Leadership – Seizing the Business Opportunity – Video and Report        

ARIGATŌ – Thank you for demonstrating to me and all who have come to know you, what it means to serve as an exemplary Ambassador – one who represents his country with dignity, integrity and pride;  one who works tirelessly to build bridges in support of an ever-expanding relationship… Farewell Toast to Ambassador of Japan Kanji Yamanouchi

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Business Council of Canada this past week offered a memory of a lifetime.  In the company of fellow members of the organization, past and present, and a distinguished array of leaders from across Canada, I saluted the over 1000 CEOs and business owners with whom I worked during the three decades I led the Council.  As the founding CEO of the Council, I spoke of its origins, of its values, and of its triumphs in key public policy domains.  I also called on the Council to show strong leadership on the big issues facing Canada today, specifically:  in fighting for Canadian unity;  in securing long-term stability in our relationship with the United States;  in vigorously reaching out to the most attractive global markets;  and in embracing “this hinge moment in our history” – to build economic resilience and military and industrial capabilities “to ensure […]