In Review: Innovation & Opportunity in Canada
The Honourable Navdeep Bains is the Vice-Chair of Global Investment Bankingfor CIBC, responsible for strengthening all Capital Markets and CommercialBanking with a particular focus on Innovation, Sustainability, and Industrialsectors. He was one of the longest serving federal Minister of Innovation,Science and Economic Development, where he introduced the mostcomprehensive innovation and skills plan for Canada in over three decades. OnMarch 9, Mr. Bains invested an hour with our members in a Town Hall session,where he explored the inner workings of government, world issues andCanadian innovation with candor.
In Review: The Canada-China Relationship
[ux_image id=”3363″] CHINA IS A MUST DO MARKET In February 2022, Dominic Barton, Canada’s Former Ambassador to China, joined OG100 for an exclusive hour to discuss the evolving Canada-China relationship. China, whether you want to participate there or not, is a market you should understand because of its undeniable significance. China’s contribution to global GDP […]
CEO Dialogue, Mairead Lavery – February 2022
[ux_image id=”3331″] Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to helping Canadian companies of all sizes succeed on the world stage, providing the necessary tools – trade knowledge, financial solutions, equity, insurance, and connections – for business growth. Mairead Lavery, CEO of EDC, is a passionate promoter of Canada’s exporters and determined to see EDC help […]
CEO Dialogue, Curt Vossen – January 2022
[ux_image id=”3199″] Richardson International is Canada’s largest agribusiness and is a global leader in agriculture and food processing. Based in Winnipeg, the company exports to 60 countries with annual turnover in the range of $9-10 billion and 3,200 employees across Canada, the U.S. and the UK. Founded as a grain and seed supplier by James […]
In Review: Annual Economic Outlook with Benjamin Tal, CIBC
[ux_image id=”3209″] Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC Capital Markets, one of Canada’s top economists, offers his unique interpretation of economic data for the year ahead. SUPPLY CHAIN & TRADE At its core, the supply chain issue is a demand issue. In 2021, consumer spending increased exponentially, from an average of $150bn to $600bn. Demand […]
CEO Dialogue, Mark J. Barrenechea – January 2022
[ux_image id=”3033″] As CEO of one of Canada’s largest software companies, Mark J. Barrenechea oversees the strategic direction of the organization and upholds the company’s position at the forefront of the industry. Under his direction, OpenText has grown both organically and through strategic acquisitions, into a $3.4 billion USD technology company. With 15,000 employees in […]
CEO Dialogue, Frank Voss – December 2021
[ux_image id=”2974″] Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. (TMMC) is Toyota’s vehicle assembly operation in Ontario, Canada. Established in 1986, and in production since 1988, TMMC runs three separate production lines (2 in Cambridge and 1 in Woodstock) across a total of 5.4 million sq. ft. and employs over 8,500 Team Members. TMMC is the most […]
The Heart of Business with Hubert Joly – December 2021
[ux_image id=”2934″] Hubert Joly, former Chairman and CEO of Best Buy and orchestrator of the retailer’s spectacular turnaround, joined OG100 members to unveil his personal playbook for achieving extraordinary outcomes by putting people and purpose at the heart of business. THE HEART OF BUSINESS Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism by Hubert Joly […]
The Anticipant Organization – Tom Jenkins & Major Gen. (Ret’d) David Fraser – November 2021
[ux_image id=”2856″] As part of the 2021 OG100 Global Business, Tech & Trade Seminar, Tom Jenkins, Chair of OpenText and Honorary Chair of OG100, spoke to members and guests on how to prepare for the increased risk of an internal cyber crisis. The book, authored by Tom Jenkins and Major General (Ret’d) David Fraser, will […]
Economic Executive Roundtable and Fall Update – November 2021
[ux_image id=”2910″] Peter Hall, Vice President & Chief Economist, Export Development Canada, oneof Canada’s top economists, brings us his fall economic update. GROWTH IS FUNDAMENTALLY STRONG Consumer spending has rebounded back above pre-pandemic levels in the US, Canada and Europe. Exports have also recovered, although we are currently experiencing a flatline due to lack of […]