Strengthening Canada
“Canada is a place where people from around the world have built something remarkable together.”
— Barack Obama
The Challenge
With shifts in global trade and security, Canada can no longer rely as heavily on U.S. integration. Our economy, identity, and resilience depend on fresh strategies to grow both internally and globally. We need to build stronger industries, support innovation, and create prosperity that reflects Canadian values of fairness, collaboration, and sustainability.
“We must ensure that our voice is heard, not as an echo of others, but as Canada.”
— Lester B. Pearson
My Role
I support building responsible prosperity by helping businesses and organizations:
Explore new markets within Canada and abroad.
Conduct research and market analysis to identify opportunities and reduce risks.
Develop strong foundations — strategy, funding, and capacity — that increase the chance of long-term success.
Build partnerships across academic, non-profit, and government sectors.
Mentor entrepreneurs and train teams, working in-the-trenches to adapt, innovate, and expand.
Most of the companies I work with — roughly 90% — are Canadian. For the remaining 10%, the focus is on helping them establish partnerships or build a strong foundation here in Canada, so they can contribute to and benefit from our shared prosperity.
“The past is to be respected and acknowledged, but not to be worshipped. It is our future in which we will find our greatness.”
— Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Invitation
I’m already working with Canadian businesses on these fronts — and I’m eager to expand the conversation. Let’s explore how we can strengthen Canada’s future together.
“This country is not perfect, but it is ours to create.”
— Gord Downie
“Canada is not just our partner. Canada is our friend. We share the same values, we share the same commitment to democracy, to open societies, to human rights.”
— Donald Tusk, President of the European Council
My Experience
Working in the technology industry years ago, I grew tired of companies whose entire existence revolved around developing a technology with the sole aim of being sold within five years. I watched many proudly Canadian innovations get absorbed by large foreign firms — promising ideas and talented teams that ultimately left the country.
While I understand the logic and business opportunity behind that philosophy, especially in today’s competitive landscape, I also recognize the pressures business owners face in running their companies. Sometimes, selling is the best decision.
However, I prefer to work with companies that want to build for Canada — for their provinces, their communities. Companies that hire local workers, create meaningful products, and bring real value to the world.
Partnering with countries around the globe is a good thing. Despite some of today’s conversations that downplay trade, trade is what creates shared prosperity. We should celebrate great products and ideas from everywhere — while also ensuring we preserve our own interests by nurturing Canadian talent, industries, and communities along the way.
