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Committee’s rejection of Gwyn Morgan ‘deplorable’, Thomas d’Aquino says

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 … Read more »

Targeting Prosperity: A Budget that Delivers

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 … Read more »

Focused and Realistic Throne Speech Agenda Will Help Build Competitive Economy, Business Leaders Say

The short-term agenda unveiled by the new Conservative government in its Speech from the Throne is focused and realistic, and sets the stage for more comprehensive efforts to strengthen Canada’s competitiveness and prosperity, says the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE).

“The core promises made by the Conservative Party during the election campaign, including fiscal … Read more »

Canada’s Business Leaders Welcome Progress in Cancun, Applaud Decision to Establish North American Competitiveness Council

Senior business leaders from across Canada warmly welcomed today’s decision by the leaders of Canada, the United States and Mexico to establish a North American Competitiveness Council (NACC) that will examine ways to deepen continental cooperation and promote stronger economic growth.

“Our three countries are facing unprecedented competition from large developing economies such as China … Read more »

Parliamentarians Must Move Swiftly to Boost Canadian Productivity, Chief Executives Say

Canada’s leading CEOs and entrepreneurs are urging Members of Parliament from all parties to make a concerted effort to increase Canadian productivity and improve our country’s ability to compete globally for people, ideas and investment.

In a major paper delivered to Members of Parliament today, the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) offers 10 specific … Read more »