How should we prepare for the unpredictable? Talk to Americans

It’s time for more Canadian CEOs to talk to Americans, find out what’s on their minds, see how we fit into that agenda, and work with them to build a more prosperous continent for all.
When it comes to corporate Canada, the sad fact is too many of our CEOs don't spend enough time in Washington. Most either delegate the responsibility to lobbyists or, when they do go to D.C., they tend to do so as part of a delegation, write Paul Deegan and Kevin Lynch.

The recent passing of former prime minister Brian Mulroney is a reminder of the outsized influence that Canada had in Washington, D.C., during the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. By sheer force of Mulroney’s personality and vision, Canada was able to...

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