Member voices, offers and opportunities to grow your business. September 24, 2026 Sign up | View online The Buzz This Week Scotiabank launches Canada's first defence bond The bank says it will use the proceeds to finance eligible assets, which can include general-purpose loans to public or private entities in the defence and security sectors. AtkinsRéalis signs contract with Ontario Power Generation to refurbish nuclear plant The company says a joint venture with Aecon Group has signed a $1.7-billion contract to refurbish Unit 5 of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. MDA Space announces partnership with the NFL’s Denver Broncos Deal gives Canadian aerospace giant exposure in one of the top U.S. space, aerospace, and defence hubs. TD announces $25 million strategic relationship with Cohere to support AI adoption Collaboration will bring together leading research, talent, and expertise from both companies to boost AI development and adoption. PwC Canada launches Advancing Canada’s Major Projects resource to map opportunities New interactive resource helps investors, governments, and industry navigate Canada’s multi-trillion dollar major projects opportunity. Humber Polytechnic to be New Home of Canada Basketball In partnership with the federal government, Humber’s new athletics facility will increase participation, drive sport innovation and house elite and community programming. ON THE MOVE ▸Jeanne Boillet, Global Accounts Committee Assurance Lead Partner at EY, has been named to the Board of Directors of Bombardier. ▸Gareth D. Jones has been named Chief Financial Officer at Greater Toronto Airports Authority. ▸Stephanie Mango has been appointed the first Chief Administrative Officer at CGI. What Our Members Are Saying The Disconnect Between Canadian Housing Aspirations and Construction Realities “What the data reveals is a profound systemic disconnect: we have a generation of hopeful buyers who are ready to adapt, and a construction sector eager to build, but both are constrained by a lack of support, labour shortages, and rigid financing models.” — Jay-Ann Gilfoy, President and CEO, Meridian Credit Union, in The Meridian Housing Attainability Report Looking Inside Canadian Boardrooms “I can’t believe how small they are in terms of headcount and what they’re able to deliver in terms of quality of product and go-to-market.” — Brice Scheschuk, Managing Partner of Globalive Capital, speaking with CPA Ontario Get to Know MemberPerks On October 22nd, we invite you to join the free webinar, Get to Know MemberPerks: How to Get Started & Live Demo, to learn how you and your family can make the most of these savings. This guided session will walk you through setting up your account, highlight popular offers, and demonstrate how to find and redeem discounts on the MemberPerks website and Venngo mobile app. Whether you’re new to the program or already using it, you’ll learn how to get more from MemberPerks and have time to ask questions. Click here to learn more. Member Spotlight Sean Griffin is President of UPS Canada, a role he's earned over more than two decades with the company, starting as a delivery driver on the road. For years, most executives inherited their view of a business from the top down. Griffin built his from the ground up, delivering packages before working through nearly every role in between. That journey gave him a front-row seat to how Toronto business has changed, from serving the neighbourhood to competing globally, and what it now takes to keep up. Here are three takeaways from Sean: 1. What's changed most about doing business in Toronto since you started? “When I started as a driver 22 years ago, most small businesses I worked with were focused on serving local customers. They weren't thinking about international growth. Global demand wasn't knocking at their door in the same way. Now, even small businesses are being asked to serve customers across the country and around the world.” 2. Things have changed for companies, but what’s different about consumers now? “Consumers want speed, full visibility, and no surprises. They expect to know when their package will arrive, and to have control over the delivery. What we provide is an end-to-end network supported by digital solutions that make that possible, so our customers can meet those expectations consistently and keep their own customers coming back.” 3. What do you wish more business owners understood about logistics? “Logistics has a direct impact on business growth. If businesses can’t deliver reliably or don’t understand their costs upfront, it holds them back. When it’s done right, it opens new markets, improves customer experience, and helps them scale faster.” Read more here. Members: are you driving change in your industry? Contact your Relationship Manager to share your story with us and be featured. The Talk Track “Where a lot of leaders go wrong is that their teams ask them to speak on these really big topics and come up with a perspective. When you start at the top, it leads to high-level corporate speak. Through our work, we find that's not really the right approach. It's actually bottom up: you want to ask the very practical problems and questions you help solve day to day. That's how you start to build your point of view.” — Daniel Di Federico, Founder, trends.ceo, at the Member Workshop, How to Build Executive Visibility That Drives Reputation and Opportunity Upcoming Member Workshops Our Member Workshops are hosted by Members and built to share expertise, spark connections, and equip you with practical solutions you can use right away. Spaces are limited, so secure your seat while they’re available. ► Sep 28 (In Person) – Succession Planning for Business Owners hosted by CIBC ► Sep 28 (In Person) – From Core Strengths to Transformative Social Impact hosted by Connected North ► Sep 29 (Virtual) – The AI Adoption Journey: From Exploration to Transformation hosted by BDC Have industry insights to share? Host a Member Workshop and position yourself as a subject matter expert — contact your Relationship Manager to get started. Join the Conversation Events & Opportunities from Members Source Authentic Jamaican Food & Beverage Brands On September 25th, meet export-ready Jamaican suppliers offering fresh produce, frozen foods, sauces, seasonings, beverages, premium coffee, chocolate, and private-label solutions. Book curated B2B meetings to discover new products, strengthen your supply chain and build distribution partnerships. Email Margaret at mbaird@dobusinessjamaica.com for more information. Connect at the Higher Education Summit From November 28th to the 30th, join Ontario’s college and polytechnic leaders, educators, and industry partners at the 37th Higher Education Summit: Powering Growth. Explore emerging trends in higher education, workforce development and skills, exchange ideas with sector leaders, and gain practical insights to help shape Ontario’s future. Register here. NOT A MEMBER? DISCOVER HOW MEMBERSHIP CAN WORK FOR YOU How did you enjoy this installment? Let us know! 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