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 […]
February 2022 Quarterly Economic Commentary with TD BANK
[row] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] [ux_image id=”3113″] [/col] [col span=”6″ span__sm=”12″] With the support of our Builder Member financial institutions, the OG100 Quarterly Economic Commentary takes an in-depth look at recent economic conditions with a lens specific to helping Ontario’s mid-sized companies make better-informed business decisions. [/col] [/row] [divider width=”1030px” color=”rgb(19, 41, 55)”] [row] [col span=”3″ […]
Focus On: Biden’s USA
With Biden’s trillion-dollar infrastructure bill and evolving policies on climate change, border issues, and trade as the backdrop, Lee Kane, Minister-Counsellor and Senior Trade Commissioner in Washington, spoke to OG100 about the latest developments with Canada’s largest trading partner. He was joined by Nadia Bourély, Minister-Counsellor for Economic and Trade Policy, and from their positions […]
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 […]
CEO Dialogue, Heather Chalmers – November 2021
[ux_image id=”2889″] The world’s foremost Digital Industrial company, GE Canada has produced industrial solutions for over 128 years and employs thousands of Canadians across multiple sectors. Heather Chalmers, President & CEO of GE Canada and President of GE Healthcare Canada recently joined OG100 members for an intimate CEO Dialogue to discuss the company’s focus on […]
Post-pandemic Trade & Globalization with Stephen Poloz – November 2021
[ux_image id=”2856″] As part of the 2021 OG100 Global Business, Tech & Trade Seminar, Stephen Poloz, Special Advisor with Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt and former Governor of the Bank of Canada, spoke to OG100 members about the root causes of risky trade environments and how business leaders can adapt. POST-PANDEMIC TRADE & GLOBALIZATION Inflation: Temporary […]