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Canadians can look forward to a decade of opportunity, Manley says

TORONTO, October 19, 2011 - The global economy is undergoing a wrenching transformation, but Canadians can look forward to a bright future if we move quickly to unleash investment at home and seize new markets abroad, says The Honourable John Manley, President and CEO of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE).

“With smart public … Read more »

Canada must act quickly to seize opportunities in Asia, report says

October 19, 2011 – Canadians are beginning to grasp the significance of Asia’s growing economic and political importance, but bold leadership and a much more focused strategy are needed to support and advance Canada’s interests in the region, says Wendy Dobson, one of Canada’s leading economists.

“Canada has a reputation in Asia of showing up … Read more »

R&D panel report offers ‘important recommendations’ to boost Canadian innovation, Manley says

Comments by The Honourable John Manley, President and CEO of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, on today’s release of the final report of the Review of Federal Support to Research and Development:

“All of us who support the goal of building a more productive and competitive Canadian economy are indebted to Tom Jenkins and … Read more »

Copyright Modernization Act – Statement by John Manley

Comments by The Honourable John Manley, President and CEO of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE), on the Government of Canada's announcement of the reintroduction of the Copyright Modernization Act:

“Canada’s business leaders applaud the federal government’s decision to reintroduce the Copyright Modernization Act. As I said in my testimony last December to the … Read more »

Business Groups in Australia and Canada Pursue Stronger Trade and Investment Links

Business organizations in Australia and Canada have agreed to commission a report on ways to expand trade and investment between the two countries.

The two sponsoring organizations, the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE), will submit the study’s findings and recommendations to their respective governments in early 2012.… Read more »

CCCE Applauds Premier Charest’s Call for Strong Canada-China Ties

Canada’s business leaders strongly endorsed Quebec Premier Jean Charest’s call for broader and deeper commercial relations with China, the world’s second-largest economy and Canada’s second-largest trading partner.

Speaking in Shanghai today, Premier Charest said that Canadian exporters urgently need expanded access to overseas markets, just as China needs access to natural resources.

“Premier Charest’s comments … Read more »