About the council
Canada’s new, private-sector Strategic Exports Advisory Council brings together leaders from key sectors of the Canadian economy to provide strategic advice to the Government of Canada on trade diversification opportunities and challenges.
Chaired by the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, the council will support the government in determining how to best support the private sector in diversifying Canada’s trade.
Canada has what the world wants. By strengthening current partnerships and building new ones with allies, the private sector and investors, Canada is expanding its exports footprint in international markets and creating new opportunities for trade and economic growth.
Mission
- Inform the Government of Canada’s strategic approach to expanding and diversifying trade
- Identify priority opportunities, barriers and market intelligence to help Canadian firms grow globally
- Strengthen collaboration with industry leaders, exporters and stakeholders across sectors and regions
- Provide business-informed perspectives on trade policy, commercial diplomacy, export support and integrated global supply chains
Members
The council is composed of leading representatives of key export sectors and related industries.
- OpenText – Ayman Antoun, CEO
- Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers – Lisa Baiton, President and CEO
- CAE – Matthew Bromberg, President and CEO
- De Havilland – Sherry Brydson, Owner
- Nouveau Monde Graphite – Eric Desaulniers, Founder, President and CEO
- AtkinsRéalis – Ian Edwards, President and CEO
- Cameco – Tim Gitzel, CEO
- Telesat – Daniel Goldberg, President and CEO
- MDA Space – Mike Greenley, CEO
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce – Candace Laing, President and CEO
- WSP – Alexandre L’Heureux, President and CEO
- Bombardier – Éric Martel, President and CEO
- Scotiabank – Scott Thomson, President and CEO
- Manulife – Philip Witherington, President and CEO
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