Business Leaders Urge Members of Parliament and Senators to Give All Canadians a Voice on Kyoto
Business leaders today called on the federal government to hold meaningful consultations with Canadians on the best climate change strategy for Canada before making any binding decision on ratification of the Kyoto Protocol. In an appearance before Members of Parliament and Senators, the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) said the government’s rush to ratify has failed to provide Canadians with the information they need to make a knowledgeable decision. CCCE President and Chief Executive, Thomas d’Aquino, therefore urged Parliamentarians to use their power to give all Canadians a voice in this vital national debate. “We are appealing to each and every Member to exercise your prerogatives fully, to ensure that your constituents understand what is at stake and that sound and responsible alternatives are considered prior to the matter being put to a vote.” To develop a dynamic and responsible Canadian approach to the critical global issue of climate […]
Doing What’s Right:
Trust and Accountability in the Public and Private Sectors
Doing What’s Right: Trust and Accountability in the Public and Private Sectors
North American CEOs Release Unprecedented Joint Statementat APEC Conference
North American CEOs Release Unprecedented Joint Statementat APEC Conference
Promoting Economic Growth in APEC
Promoting Economic Growth in APEC
Promoting Economic Growth in APEC
Promoting Economic Growth in APEC
Governance, Values and Competitiveness: A Commitment to Leadership
Governance, Values and Competitiveness: A Commitment to Leadership
Canadian Chief Executives Commit to Leadership
in Improving Corporate Governance
The chief executive officers of leading Canadian enterprises have made a commitment to playing a lead role in improving corporate governance practices in Canada. In a 34-page statement from the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) entitled Governance, Values and Competitiveness: A Commitment to Leadership, they offer detailed recommendations on a wide range of governance issues. The initial recommendations deal with issues related to the role of chief executives, including accountability, compensation, insider trading and personal certification of corporate reports as well as leadership in ethical conduct and corporate citizenship. Subsequent recommendations address important issues affecting boards of directors, such as the independence of the board and key committees, board leadership, the audit process, equity compensation, transparency and disclosure. “We see this not as the final word on good governance practices, but as our initial contribution to a vital national discussion about how best to bolster confidence in Canadian markets […]
Joint Letter to The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, P.C., M.P.
Joint Letter to The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien, P.C., M.P.
Canadian Council of Chief Executives Launches Corporate Governance Initiative
The Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) has launched a major new initiative on corporate governance. Co-chaired by Council Chairman A. Charles Baillie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TD Bank Financial Group, and Council President and Chief Executive, Thomas d’Aquino, the Corporate Governance Initiative will lead to public recommendations this autumn. “Canada’s business leaders must work together to champion a ‘gold standard’ of corporate governance, one that not only can enhance the performance of Canadian enterprises in an increasingly transparent and demanding environment, but also establish our country as the home of choice for well-run global enterprises,” said Mr. Baillie. Mr. d’Aquino said that the current crisis of confidence flowing from high-profile accounting scandals and failures of governance has reinforced the need for the business community as a whole to take action. “If we want to prevent the policy pendulum from swinging back toward heavy-handed regulation and legislation, the […]
Memorandum for The Honourable John Manley, P.C., M.P.
Dear Minister, As the co-chairmen of the National Policy Committee of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE), we wish to welcome you to your newest Cabinet responsibilities and to congratulate you on the tone and content of your initial presentation on June 19 to the Standing Committee on Finance of the House of Commons. We were especially encouraged by your determination to pursue the policies that will be necessary to turn Canada into a "Northern Tiger", a country that will be a global magnet both for business investment and for highly skilled people. As you pointed out, it is only through an aggressive focus on ways to give Canadians a real edge in the global competition for money and talent that we can ensure that our economy will grow and that our society will be strengthened. This was precisely the message issued by what was then the Business Council […]
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