Today at our Annual Lunch with Mayor Olivia Chow, leaders from across business and government gathered to discuss the policies, partnerships, and investments needed to strengthen Toronto’s economic competitiveness.
Thank you our speakers, Board Chair to Sasha Krstic (@Mastercard ), Pouya Zangeneh (@Scotiabank ) and to @mayoroliviachow for joining us for an important discussion on Toronto’s future.
Thank you to our partners:
Presenting Partner: @scotiabank
VIP Reception Partner: @liunacanada
Event Partner: @ellisdoncorp
Host Partners: @CIBC Business Banking, @cityofto , and @pwc_canada
Today, as competition for critical minerals intensifies, Vale Base Metals CEO Shaun Usmar says Canada needs to think more like Silicon Valley, building an ecosystem that attracts talent, capital and innovation.
This week’s edition of Talking Points dives into this and more. Dropping today at 3 PM — sign up here: bot.com/newsletters
EV adoption in Canada is progressing more slowly than many forecasts predicted, leaving auto investments waiting on consumer demand and infrastructure growth.
At the same time, long-term uncertainty in global oil markets may ultimately accelerate the shift toward EVs as Canada strengthens domestic electricity generation. Our new @rbc Thought Leadership report, explores four future paths for Canada’s auto industry. 🔗 Link in bio for the full report.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to sit down with @vicfedeli , Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, at the @trbot Auto Event to discuss the future of Canada’s automotive sector, and the road ahead for EV adoption.
#ev #electricvehicle #canada #autoindustry
Canada’s economy is at its best when workers and businesses have the tools they need to grow and succeed.
A productive discussion with the Toronto Region Board of Trade on Friday to discuss the Spring Economic Statement. Hearing directly from employers and educators is vital to ensuring our new programs, from supporting the skilled trades to strengthening Canada’s social infrastructure, are rolled out effectively and deliver real results for Canadians.
Together, we’re focused on building a strong, competitive, and inclusive economy that works for everyone.
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L’économie du Canada est à son meilleur lorsque les travailleurs et entreprises disposent des outils dont ils ont besoin pour réussir.
Nous avons eu une discussion productive avec la Chambre de commerce de Toronto au sujet de l’Énoncé économique du printemps. Il est essentiel d’entendre directement les employeurs et les éducateurs pour veiller à ce que nos nouveaux programmes, qu’il s’agisse de soutenir les métiers spécialisés ou de renforcer nos infrastructures sociales, soient déployés efficacement et produisent des résultats concrets pour les Canadiens.
Ensemble, nous bâtissons une économie forte, compétitive et inclusive qui profite à tous.
Our transit system is about to face its biggest test. On the latest episode of Toronto Talks, Giles Gherson speaks with Mandeep Lali, CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission, and Michael Lindsay, President and CEO of @metrolinx , about how the city is scaling up service to handle match-day crowds bigger than anything the Jays' World Series run ever saw, how GO and TTC (@takethettc ) are coordinating to move millions of visitors across the region, and what downtown employers need to know before the first match kicks off.
Most marketing strategies aren’t wrong — they’re just based on how buyers used to behave.
Laura’s advice? Get insights from across departments to close the gap between brand promise and lived experience.
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The Ontario Line will run 30% more trains per hour than Toronto's existing subway lines. On the latest episode of Toronto Talks, Giles Gherson speaks with Arthur Nicolet, CEO of @transdevcanada , about how driverless trains and full automation will set a new standard for transit in our region and what a faster, more frequent system means for riders, workers, and the businesses that depend on them. Hear the full conversation at the link in bio.
Think about a city you’ve loved visiting. What stood out was likely not just the landmarks, but also the journey moving between them. In Toronto, that connective tissue is still being built. If you’ve tried getting around the city, you know it’s not always easy — and that’s the opportunity.
As @destination_toronto ’s Andrew Weir says, the space in between matters.
This week’s Talking Points is all about the waterfront opportunity. Drops at 3 PM — subscribe here: bot.com/newsletters
“It’s about removing busywork so people can focus on creativity, strategy and work that truly matters.”
This distinction reflects @hp Canada’s leadership stance. We spoke with Michelle Biase there on moving beyond buzzwords on AI and productivity.
That (and more) coming up today in our newsletter, Inside Track, where we share member views and news.
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@cibc ’s Hon. @lisaraittmp , a member of our Business Council of Toronto, was direct about Canada’s underwhelming business confidence.
“For many years...we’ve been really blind to the fact that we have to think about the economy. Other countries do this all the time.”
We break this down in today’s edition of our newsletter, Talking Points, dropping at 3 pm. Sign up now to get it to your inbox: bot.com/newsletters
Canada is not a country of business. Not at the moment. On the latest episode of Toronto Talks, Giles Gherson speaks with @lisaraittmp , Vice-Chair in the Office of the CEO at @cibc about why Toronto's productivity gap with ten major US metros has grown to nearly $100,000 per worker, what's driving the outflow of talent and capital, and what it will actually take to start thinking and acting like a country of business. Listen at link in bio.
$1,600 back in your pocket. $200 billion on the table. The numbers behind transit in our region are wild — and we’re breaking them all down. Get the details on this and more in our newsletter, Talking Points, at bot.com/newsletter.
#Toronto #transit
