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.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Business: News, Resources, and Guidance
To support Canadian business leaders as they navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by COVID-19, this post is regularily updated with resources and insights from global experts.
Deeper Insights: SnapCab – Leading the Evolution of the Office: Part One
We sat down with Glenn Bostock – SnapCab Founder and CEO – to discuss how Canadian business leaders can prepare for the evolution of the office, and how the team at SnapCab is playing an important role in reinventing the offices of the future.
COVID-19 Weekly Update: October 23rd- November 1st
For details regarding October employment statistics and interest rate announcements from the Bank of Canada, read this weekly update on COVID-19 and its effect on Canadian business.
COVID-19 Weekly Update: October 16th – October 23rd
For details regarding the Prime Minister's statement on access to rapid testing for COVID-19 and notable figures from StatsCan, read this weekly update on COVID-19 and its effect on Canadian business.
COVID-19 Weekly Update: October 9th – October 16th
This COVID update provides details about the Prime Minister's newly announced infrastructure plan and expansion of the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund.
COVID-19 Weekly Update: October 2nd – October 9th
This COVID update provides details about the Prime Minister's newly announced infrastructure plan and expansion of the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund.
News
The TEC Canada Awards
While we can’t gather in person this year, the celebration has pivoted to a virtual event this year that took place on Thursday, November 5th, 2020.
Startup List 2020: TEC Members Achieving Remarkable Growth
The Startup List 2020 ranks businesses on two-year revenue growth – and includes several businesses and members within the TEC community.
Growth List 2020: TEC Members Inside Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies
TEC members are as diverse as the wide range of businesses they run – which include several of the fastest-growing companies in Canada.
TEC Members Recognized as Canada’s Top Growing Companies
The TEC Canada community celebrates the recognition of several of its members – and their companies – for being among the 400 boldest businesses in the country.
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!
Events
Member Stories
Member Story: Thomas Benjoe
“Sometimes as a CEO, you have to make tough decisions and it’s human nature to dwell on them – having the weight left on you. My TEC group helps me clear my mind and focus on the things that are more important and create influence through FHQ Developments,”
Member Story: Lyndie Hill
"TEC’s taught me the need to be proactive in uncertainty. The worst thing you can do is wait around; you have to develop strategies to work within the current situation.”
Member Story: Greg Hasiuk
“When I joined TEC, Number TEN was going into its worst fiscal year in a decade. My TEC group helped us navigate the difficulties and tough times. That’s when you need TEC, and its community of advisors and confidants the most".
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.”
Insights
Culture Check with Nathan Hall: Part One
While every step in Nathan's career has been well-aligned with his philosophy of creating tangible impact and changing society, Culture Check – a new social impact business that provides support, education and best practices to address racial discrimination in workplaces across Canada and the US – might be his most targeted effort yet.
Andersen Report – Nov 2020 – Economic Recovery
Curious how the latest vaccine news will contribute to economic recovery in 2021? Discover more below. 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.
Deeper Insights: SnapCab – Leading the Evolution of the Office: Part One
We sat down with Glenn Bostock – SnapCab Founder and CEO – to discuss how Canadian business leaders can prepare for the evolution of the office, and how the team at SnapCab is playing an important role in reinventing the offices of the future.
Andersen Monthly Economic Report – October 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 Q4 2020
Only 13% of TEC CEOs expect to reduce their firms’ total employment over the next 12 months. A majority (53% nationally and 65% in Ontario) actually plan to increase employment over this time period.
Andersen Monthly Economic Report – September 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 – S01E13– Adam Hartung
As business leaders across the globe are forged in crisis due to the pandemic, pressing play on this gripping conversation between Adam Hartung and Gair Maxwell will bridge the gap between theory and practice – providing you with the insights and understanding to be at the forefront of your industry post-COVID-19.
The Leadership Standard – 012– Iggy Domagalski – CEO, Tundra Processing Solutions Ltd.
Throughout Iggy and Gair’s conversation, listeners will become equipped with the secret to Tundra’s exponential growth, award-winning reputation, and how to facilitate a culture that employees actually want to work at. Hint: it doesn’t matter how many table tennis or foosball tables you have within your organization.
The Leadership Standard – 011– Francis Cholle – Author, educator, adviser, and founder of SQUIRCLE
In addition to revealing the origins of SQUIRCLE, which began over 10 years ago while consulting with his international clients, Francis shares actionable insights to help business leaders conquer the unique problems of today and guide them away from the techniques of the past.
The Leadership Standard – S01E10– Mark Sutcliffe – Award-Winning Broadcaster, Author, Entrepreneur, and TEC Canada Chair
Just as running a marathon starts with taking your first stride, realize and master your leadership potential by pressing play on this timely and gripping conversation between Mark Sutcliffe and Gair Maxwell.
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.