Media Advisory - Most influential business association to take on the Top 10 barriers to Canadian competitiveness

OTTAWA, Feb. 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, will hold a news conference on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 to discuss a national movement underway that will seek to stem the tide of barriers holding business back.  After extensive consultation with business leaders and Chamber members across the country over the past twelve months, the Chamber will release its top ten list of what is diminishing Canada's ability to commercialize and to compete in the global marketplace, and what Chamber members intend to do to fix them. As part of the launch, the Canadian Chamber will share its plan to disseminate best practices, and to engage government and stakeholders.

Media availability

Event:	News Conference and Q&A
Who:	Perrin Beatty, President and CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce
When:	Wednesday February 8, 2012
Time:	9:45am
Where:	National Press Theatre, 150 Wellington Street (dial in option also available)

Conference dial in details: (Local) 613-788-3830; (North America) 1-888-789-9572/Pass code: #3363662

Twitter: #CCCTop10

 

 

Émilie S. Potvin
Director, Public Affairs & Media Relations
Office: 613.238.4000 (231)
Cell.: 613.797.1860
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Ensight Canada
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