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Business Leaders Welcome Improved Fiscal Outlook, Emphasize Need For Public Sector Spending Restraint
Canada’s federal deficit is declining faster than previously projected, driven in part by sustained economic growth, strong private-sector investment and higher-than-anticipated increases in corporate tax revenue, the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) said today.
From a peak of $55.6 billion in 2009-10, the deficit is expected to fall to $40.5 billion in 2010-11 and … Read more »
Business Leaders Welcome Progress In Forging A Stronger Canada-Japan Relationship
Canada’s business leaders today welcomed progress toward a closer trade and investment relationship between Canada and Japan, the world’s third-largest economy.
“The global economic centre of gravity is shifting toward Asia, so it is more important than ever that Canada strengthen its ties with key economies throughout the Asia-Pacific region,” said The Honourable John Manley, … Read more »
Stronger Canada-U.S. Partnership Will Strengthen Economy And Promote Job Creation, CEOs Say
Today’s agreement between Prime Minister Stephen Harper and President Barack Obama to improve cooperation on trade and border management represents an important step forward in Canada-U.S. relations, says The Honourable John Manley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE).
“The real significance here is that the Prime Minister and … Read more »
Bold Steps Required To Spur Canada To Global Leadership In Energy And Environmental Innovation, Business Leaders Say
Canada’s energy resources can be a source of continuing economic advantage, but only if all levels of government work together to develop a clear, consistent and sustainable energy strategy, the country’s business leaders say.
In a policy paper released today, the Canadian Council of Chief Executives (CCCE) outlines five key steps that would help to … Read more »
Canada Must Become A Nation Of Innovators, Coalition Says
Canada’s private and public sectors should move quickly to implement reforms that would strengthen the country’s innovation capacity and quality of life, a coalition of leaders from business, academia and supporting organizations said today.
The Coalition for Action on Innovation in Canada – chaired by The Honourable John Manley, President and CEO of the Canadian … Read more »
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