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Business Leaders Herald Important Milestone in Canada-Europe Economic Partnership
Comments by Thomas d’Aquino, Chief Executive and President of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE), following today’s announcement that Canada and the European Union have agreed on the broad outline of a future comprehensive economic partnership:
“At long last, Canada is poised to realize the immense potential of a closer transatlantic relationship. By … Read more »
Federal Budget Takes Important Measures To Encourage Lending And Business Investment
The 2009 federal budget relies on borrowed money to pay for a wide variety of spending and tax measures to provide short-term economic stimulus, but its most important provisions will not affect the budget balance, says the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE).
“The $200 billion Extraordinary Financing Framework announced in the budget will enable … Read more »
Chief Executive And President Of The Canadian Council of Chief Executives Announces Succession Plans
Thomas d’Aquino, the Chief Executive and President of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) announced today his intention to pass the torch to his successor in January 2010.
Mr. d’Aquino has led the Council (formerly known as the Business Council on National Issues) since 1981 and for two years prior to that served as … Read more »
Business Leaders Welcome New Era Of Cooperation Between Canada And India
The Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) pledged its strong support for the decision by the governments of Canada and India to launch exploratory talks toward a comprehensive economic partnership agreement.
“The time has come for a much stronger bilateral partnership between our two countries,” said CCCE Chief Executive and President Thomas d’Aquino. “Canada and … Read more »
CEO Council Chief Executive Outlines Key Short-Term and Long-Term Priorities For Canada
Addressing the New Year Members’ Meeting of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) in Toronto, Council Chief Executive and President Thomas d’Aquino outlined top priorities that he said should be front of mind for government and business leaders alike as Canadians confront the difficult and uncertain year ahead.
“Countering the recession is our number … Read more »

