Memorandum for The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Canada – Productivity and Competitiveness
Memorandum for His Excellency Junichiro Koizumi, Prime Minister of Japan
Canadian business leaders today congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi for the economic reforms initiated under his leadership and encouraged the governments of both countries to continue their efforts to forge stronger bilateral ties. “In tackling head-on Japan’s economic problems and laying the foundations for sustained growth, Prime Minister Koizumi has demonstrated both resolve and great vision,” said Thomas d’Aquino, Chief Executive and President of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE). Earlier, he and other CCCE representatives met privately with Prime Minister Koizumi and presented him with a memorandum outlining potential areas of closer cooperation between Canada and Japan. As Canada’s private sector leader in promoting trade liberalization globally, regionally and bilaterally, the CCCE is strongly committed to pursuing deeper and more effective economic linkages between Canada and Japan. In particular, the Council is proud to have played a prominent private sector role in helping to launch the Canada-Japan Economic Framework negotiations in January 2005, […]
Chronology of Initiatives by the Canadian Council of Chief Executives on the Canada-Japan Economic Relationship 1990-2006
Business leaders understand that good governance matters in the public and private sectors alike. Good corporate governance provides a competitive advantage in attracting investors and talented people and thereby drives stronger and more sustainable growth in shareholder value. Similarly, good public governance provides a competitive advantage to the country in attracting people and investment within a global marketplace. It also helps governments deliver better value to citizens and taxpayers. This is why Canadian Council of Chief Executives has been deeply engaged on governance issues for more than three decades. We were active participants in the great national discussions of parliamentary and constitutional reform. We were the only business organization to appear before a committee of this House to support reform of the financing of political parties. And we have been champions of both stronger rules and voluntary efforts to improve corporate governance. Let me begin, therefore, by congratulating the government […]
Australian Prime Minister John Howard’s visit to Canada this week is an important milestone on the road to ever-closer economic and security cooperation between Australia and Canada, says Thomas d’Aquino, Chief Executive and President of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE). “Under Prime Minister Howard’s leadership, Australia has truly become a country of achievement, a country that punches well above its weight,” Mr. d’Aquino said in welcoming the Australian leader to a special working luncheon hosted by the CCCE in Ottawa. Among the participants in the luncheon were: David Emerson, Minister of International Trade; Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety; Senator Trevor Eyton; former Deputy Prime Minister John Manley; and former CCCE Vice-Chairman Derek Burney, who led Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s transition team. CCCE members in attendance included: Leonard J. Asper, CanWest Global Communications Corp.; Craig L. Dobbin, CHC Helicopter Corporation; James D. Fleck, ATI Technologies Inc.; James S. Kinnear, Pengrowth […]
Comments by Thomas d’Aquino, Chief Executive and President of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, on today’s decision by a Committee of the House of Commons to reject the appointment of Gwyn Morgan, former President and CEO of EnCana Corporation, as Chair of the Public Appointments Commission: “The vote in Committee today rejecting the Prime Minister’s appointment of Gwyn Morgan as Chair of the Public Appointments Commission is both sad and deplorable.” “I have worked with some 1,000 CEOs during the past 25 years and Gwyn Morgan ranks among the highest in competence, integrity and commitment to his country.” “Gwyn Morgan offered his services to Canada at ‘a dollar a year’, hoping to bring independence and the highest ethical standards to the appointments process. In the Committee hearing this morning, I had the misfortune to witness a highly partisan exercise aimed at discrediting a decent and generous citizen who offered […]
Federal Budget Delivers on all Fronts, Sets New Course for Competitiveness, Business Leaders Say
Comments on the 2006 Federal Budget by Thomas d’Aquino, Chief Executive and President of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives: “The 2006 Federal Budget delivers on all fronts. It brings Canadians meaningful tax cuts with suggestions of more to come. It brings runaway spending under control. New spending is concentrated on critical areas such as skills development, border infrastructure and security, and is focused on delivering better value for money. It takes action to reduce the federal debt faster than anyone expected.” “The Canadian Council of Chief Executives especially welcomes the budget’s commitment to developing a comprehensive, results-focused competitiveness agenda. We look forward to working closely with the government over the next year to shape a business environment that will inspire Canadian enterprises from coast to coast to ‘go for the gold’ in global markets and will ensure growing prosperity and well-being for all Canadians over the next generation.” “The budget also makes […]
Statement by Thomas d’AquinoChief Executive and PresidentCanadian Council of Chief ExecutivesApril 28, 2006 The deal announced yesterday to resolve the long-running trade dispute over softwood lumber does more than bring to an end an exasperating and destructive commercial issue. It both demonstrates the value to Canada of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and suggests a new awareness of the need for governments and businesses on both sides of the border to work together in addressing global challenges. Whatever its flaws, the NAFTA provides a mechanism for settling trade disputes that works better for Canada than the broader process available under the World Trade Organization (WTO). In the softwood dispute, NAFTA panels have generated consistently stronger and clearer decisions in Canada’s favour than their WTO counterparts. No trade deal is perfect, but the international rule of law does strengthen the hand of smaller countries that come into conflict with […]
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