Member voices, offers and opportunities to grow your business. August 27, 2026 Sign up | View online The Buzz This Week Canada needs to turn economic protest into an economic pact Toronto Region Board of Trade President and CEO Giles Gherson calls for national economic unity amid the trade war with the United States. Canada's big banks exceed expectations despite trade headwinds BMO, CIBC, RBC, Scotiabank, and TD all posted third quarter results ahead of analyst expectations. Enbridge lands $2.7-billion investment from KKR, Apollo in B.C. pipeline expansion Two of the largest U.S. private equity fund managers are buying a 29 per cent stake in Enbridge’s Westcoast pipeline network. The University of Toronto recognized for research output U of T has taken the top spot in research output among publicly funded universities in North America, ranking 13th worldwide. Bruce Power clears key milestone for cancer-fighting isotope production The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has approved Bruce Power to operate its new on-site hot cell facility, supporting production of lutetium-177 used in prostate cancer and other precision treatment. ON THE MOVE ▸Caroline Mulroney, former Ontario Cabinet Minister, named Vice Chair at RBC ▸Sean Amato-Gauci, Group Head, Commercial Banking and Derek Neldner, CEO and Group Head, RBC Capital Markets, named Co-Heads of new Co-Head Global Transaction Banking division at RBC ▸Prasanna Gopalakrishnan, former Global Chief Product and AI Officer at ADP, named to Board of Directors of CIBC ▸Mark Mulroney named Head, Office of the CEO at CIBC ▸Luke Gee named EVP & Chief Data and AI Officer at Scotiabank ▸John Edelman named Vice-President, Defence, Canada at AtkinsRéalis ▸Jason Busse appointed scientific director of the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care at McMaster University ▸Zohair Ahmed named Chief Operating Officer of University of Toronto Asset Management Welcome to our New Members! ▸ Clasquin Canada Inc ▸ Outerstellar Studio ▸ Eitekh What Our Members Are Saying Triggering a Canadian Investment Supercycle “If policymakers in Canada play their cards right, the country may be on verge of a multi-year investment supercycle not unlike what was enjoyed in the early 2000s… A bold policy response will be a key part of the equation. Nibbling around the edges of past policies is unlikely to do the trick. The over-riding goal should be to create a natural private investment ecosystem over time that will reduce the need for public subsidies.” — Beata Caranci, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, TD Bank and Derek Burleton, Deputy Chief Economist, TD Bank New U.S. tariffs and trade tensions are ‘manageable,’ says Scotiabank CEO “We should use this as a country, use this moment to accelerate further the prime minister’s agenda, removing interprovincial trade barriers, reducing the timing of approvals, getting big things done and continuing to diversify trade, while also continuing the great trade relationship we have with the U.S.” — Scott Thomson, Chief Executive Officer, Scotiabank and a member of the Business Council of Toronto The Inside Perspective: Member Update Meeting Twice a year, the Board provides members with a direct update on the work being done on their behalf. Join us on September 17 for our Member Update Meeting, a virtual session offering a clear look at our current priorities, programs, and advocacy, and how each translates into value for your business and the Toronto region. Register here to take part. Member Spotlight Even executive teams with the best possible intentions sometimes find themselves struggling with internal culture. Ignite Management has seen this countless times, and knows it rarely comes down to a bad strategy or a bad team. More often it's a leadership team that's tightened control instead of building trust without realizing what they’re doing. Ali Grovue, the firm's President and Mike Watson, founder and Executive Chair, work with teams through exactly that shift, and have a clear perspective on what it takes to get it right. Here are three takeaways from Grovue and Watson: 1. Why do strategies fail to get executed, even when the plan itself is sound? Watson: “Far too often, strategic execution falters because leaders are not creating enterprise-wide ownership of what needs to take place. In these instances, strategies become documents that sit on a shelf. Strategies cannot be fully executed until leaders convert them into living, breathing roadmaps that guide actions throughout the company.” 2. How is the generational shift in the workforce showing up inside executive teams? Grovue: “Return-to-office is the fight everyone can see. But it's rarely about the office. Underneath it are harder questions, like how much autonomy people get, whether they're trusted, and how their work is actually measured. Settle the surface argument and you've settled nothing.” 3. What would you tell a leadership team that just started this work and wants to know when they'll be done? Watson: “Leaders want a quick fix. What this actually takes is consistent attention over time. Trust is like a muscle; it grows if you keep working it. In the end, no plan holds an organization together. The senior team does. That's the work, and it never stops.” Learn more about how Ignite Management thinks about how they do consulting differently. Members: are you driving change in your industry? Contact your Relationship Manager to share your story with us and be featured. The Talk Track “AI gives entrepreneurs back their most valuable asset: time. By automating routine work, it allows business owners to narrow their focus, sharpen their sales strategy, and spend more energy on the relationships and opportunities that drive growth.” — Chris McMartin, Business Banking National Lead at The Scotiabank Women Initiative at B2B Sales and AI: Lessons in Autopilot for Busy Leaders “Cities that thrive are not necessarily the ones with the best geography or the lowest costs. They’re the ones where business, government, and civic institutions move together. They move with speed, with clarity, and with trust. Cities that thrive focus on driving productivity, something that’s good for all of us.” — Sasha Krstic, Chair, Toronto Region Board of Trade at our 2026 Annual Lunch 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 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 2026 CAMSC Business Achievement Awards Celebrate the achievements of Indigenous, racialized, and refugee-owned businesses, corporate members, and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and commitment to inclusive procurement in Canada. Connect at 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 before September 20 to take advantage of early-bird pricing. NOT A MEMBER? DISCOVER HOW MEMBERSHIP CAN WORK FOR YOU How did you enjoy this installment? Let us know! Our team reviews every response. 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