COVID-19 Resources
To help ease the strain COVID-19 is placing on Canadian Businesses, TEC Canada has compiled insights from global experts to support business leaders as they navigate the challenges and opportunities presented. If you would like to receive similar information more regularly, please click here.
COVID-19 Weekly Update: July 31st – August 7th
Every Friday, we publish a weekly update on COVID-19 and its effect on business. Featuring details about Canada's new addition of jobs and the Government of Canada's support measures for remote communities.
COVID-19 Weekly Update: July 24th – July 31st
Every Friday, we publish a weekly update on COVID-19 and its effect on business. Featuring details the newly launched "COVID Alert" app and extension of the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) Program.
COVID-19 Weekly Update: July 17th – July 24th
Every Friday, we publish a weekly update on COVID-19 and its effect on business. Featuring details about changes to the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) and the Safe Restart Agreement.
Brightsquid: Elevating Virtual Care to New Heights
While Brightsquid Secure-Mail was already driving a revolution within healthcare communication, its value was amplified by the recent coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 placed unprecedented demands on the healthcare industry – including how physicians could continue to support patients while minimizing face-to-face office visits.
KPMG: Foresight is 20/20 – Revising Pricing Strategy for Resiliency
KPMG provides insights for companies to revise pricing strategies and build resiliency in the aftermath of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Weekly Update: July 10th – July 17th
Featuring details about Shopify's new partnership with the federal government and the Safe Restart Agreement.
News
TEC Top Speaker Awards
Our professional speakers share their passion and breadth of knowledge to challenge and provide critical perspectives to our executive-level groups. Every year, we recognize our top speakers though our Top Speaker Awards.
TEC Canada Chairs Recognized at ChairWorld 2020
Congratulations to all the Chairs recognized at the TEC Canada Awards Night during ChairWorld 2020!
PointClickCare Expands its Partnership with Cliniconex
As part of the agreement, PointClickCare will resell Cliniconex’s Automated Care Messaging solution to customers in Canada.
Congrats TEC Members on Best Ottawa Business Awards!
The Best Ottawa Business Awards (BOBs) recognize Ottawa’s top businesses,
TEC member Kevin Ford Wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 Award
TEC member Kevin Ford was recognized at the EOY Awards for his transformative leadership at The Calian Group positioning the company toward innovation, growth and global markets.
Bow Valley College Partners with TerraHub Technologies
Bow Valley College is pleased to announce its partnership with TerraHub Technologies to launch the very first mobile digital credential wallet, powered by private blockchain and artificial intelligence.
Events
Taste of TEC with Dave Nelsen – August 11
During this exclusive and highly interactive symposium, you’ll be introduced to TEC’s proven process that can be transformative. Discover how collective intelligence as part of a peer advisory group will improve your decision making in your business and personal life.
Taste of TEC with Dave Nelsen – August 13
During this exclusive and highly interactive symposium, you’ll be introduced to TEC’s proven process that can be transformative. Discover how collective intelligence as part of a peer advisory group will improve your decision making in your business and personal life.
Winnipeg: TEC Inside for Emerging Leaders – August 13
Gain the confidence and proficiency to take on a greater leadership role vs. seeking an outside opportunity.
Edmonton: TEC Inside for Emerging Leaders – August 19
Gain the confidence and proficiency to take on a greater leadership role vs. seeking an outside opportunity.
Member Stories
Member Story: Pierce Ujjainwalla
“When I was doing things on my own, I was being a bit more risk-averse than I should have been. My TEC group provided me with the feedback and knowledge to trust my decisions and go bigger than I thought was possible.”
Member Story: Roger King
"As an entrepreneur, when I look at my group, they get me – they know the challenges I’m facing because they’ve conquered them, they approach a problem from different perspectives and offer solutions to tackle that issue.”
Member Story: Ellen Parker
“The speakers that TEC brings in are invaluable. I recently heard Bill Bishop speak about how to take your service offering to another level to create more sustainability for your company – so the speakers are an asset for business owners like myself.”
Member Story: Jason Maxwell
"I’m a young guy, so when I approached major deals with large contractors, I was quite nervous. I brought the issue to my TEC group and they provided me with everything I needed to check/address regarding the deal."
Member Story: Jim Deane
"If you join TEC, you better appreciate the gift of feedback, because you’ll get it."
Member Story: Peter Ashcroft
"You become the person you most surround yourself with, and when you’re in a room of bright individuals, your self-development peaks."
Insights
Andersen Monthly Economic Report – July 2020
TEC Canada is pleased to provide the Andersen Monthly Economic Report exclusively to our members. The former assistant chief of the Bank of Canada's research department, Dr. Peter Andersen provides valuable economic insight to help you make better business decisions.
CEO Confidence Index Q3 2020
Approximately 78% of TEC CEOs expect to either increase or maintain employment over the next 12 months. Half of this group plan on an increase. Many intend to increase either right now or steadily over this period.
Andersen Monthly Economic Report – June 2020
TEC Canada is pleased to provide the Andersen Monthly Economic Report exclusively to our members. The former assistant chief of the Bank of Canada's research department, Dr. Peter Andersen provides valuable economic insight to help you make better business decisions.
Leading Questions: Interview with John Sicard
How does a man who drops out of school to try and make it as a rock and roll drummer go on to become one of Ottawa’s top CEOs? John Sicard draws parallels between drumming and leading, recognizing that when he is in tune with the rhythm he can both play drums better and be a more effective leader of Kinaxis. Leading questions is a series of interviews with successful leaders conducted by TEC Canada Chair, Tim Redpath.
Leading Questions: Interview with Rabbi Bulka
Rabbi Dr. Reuven Bulka is a community leader who is not a traditional CEO, or military commander, or coach, but someone who, through sheer presence, energetic engagement and natural talent has created a legacy of leadership. Leading questions is a series of interviews with successful leaders conducted by TEC Canada Chair, Tim Redpath.
Andersen Monthly Economic Report – May 2020
TEC Canada is pleased to provide the Andersen Monthly Economic Report exclusively to our members. The former assistant chief of the Bank of Canada's research department, Dr. Peter Andersen provides valuable economic insight to help you make better business decisions.
The Leadership Standard Podcast
The Leadership Standard – S01E09 – Leo Bottary – International Speaker, Author, Founder and Managing Partner of Peernovation, LLC
Leo Bottary is the founder and managing partner of Peernovation, LLC. He is a sought-after thought leader on peer advantage, an emerging discipline dedicated to strategically engaging peers to realize their business and life goals.
The Leadership Standard – S01E08 – Rachel Mielke – CEO and Founder of Hillberg & Berk
With a career that has included a showing at the Oscars, a pitch-turned-deal on Dragons’ Den, partnerships with Olympic athletes such as Tessa Virtue, and two designs commissioned for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Rachel Mielke's interview with Gair Maxwell details a sparkling leadership journey that is sure to uplift and inspire.
The Leadership Standard – S01E07 – JasonTasse, COO – Lee Valley Tools Ltd.
There are two parts to every company: the mechanics and the soul. How does a leader achieve both in a time of retail disruption? Jason’s comprehensive discussion with Gair Maxwell provides an inspiring look at the mindset of a leader who was tasked with guiding the future of one Canada’s most iconic catalog companies.
The Leadership Standard – S01E06 – Carol Kitchen, VP of Energy & Logistics – Growmark
From humble beginnings on an Illinois farm to becoming the President and CEO of United Farmers of Alberta, and recently being named GROWMARK Vice President, Energy and Logistics – Carol’s 30 years of global, multi-channel success has been the result of embracing lifelong learning and a drive to knowing her industry better than anyone else.
The Leadership Standard – S01E05 – Kerry O’Reilly Wilks, Chief Officer of Legal, Regulatory & External Affairs
Kerry O’Reilly Wilk’s rise as one of the top legal minds in the country is grounded in her east coast roots. From a small town in Newfoundland to becoming head of legal of the world’s second-largest mining company to now serving as Chief Officer of Legal, Regulatory & External Affairs for TransAlta, Kerry shares how humble beginnings developed her to the leader she is today.
The Leadership Standard – S01E04 – David Meerman Scott, Best-Selling Author and Marketing Strategist
Sports teams and movie series have a phenomenal fan culture, but so do many businesses. Whether you’re manufacturing dump trucks or selling flowers on the corner, people seek out human connection. Eight-time author David Meerman Scott draws on neuroscience and extensive marketing experience to explore ‘Fanocracy;’ the idea of turning fans into customers and customers into fans.