MBiz Breakfast feat. Candace Laing, President & CEO, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Description

Canada and the United States share the world’s largest trading relationship and have deeply integrated supply chains, reflecting our close economic ties. Any disruption in trade, such as tariffs, can significantly impact both economies.

As we navigate shifting economic policies, trade agreements, and new political dynamics, the implications for the business community are profound.

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from Candace Laing, CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, as she shares her expert insights on the evolving landscape of Canada-U.S. relations and what it means for businesses across Manitoba and Canada.

This is a must-attend event for business leaders, policymakers, and anyone invested in fostering growth and innovation within the Manitoba economy.

About the Speaker
Candace Laing, President & Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Candace Laing is an executive leader with progressive leadership experience in multiple sectors, including mining, manufacturing, agriculture, education, and healthcare.

Candace's career spans over two decades, encompassing roles in both private and public sector organizations. She also has a strong entrepreneurial background with a focus on strategic business
initiatives that foster long-term value and high-performance cultures. Most notably, Candace worked for more than ten years with Nutrien, leading both the Sustainability and Human Resources functions and serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. She played a pivotal role in launching Nutrien’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) efforts and, through her most recent role as the organization’s Chief Human Resources Officer, focused on ensuring people strategies and inclusion initiatives were aligned with business strategy.

She first joined the Canadian Chamber’s Board of Directors in 2019 and served as Vice-Chair from 2021 to 2022, assuming the role of Chair of the Board of Directors in 2022. She was on the Board when the Chamber developed its Chamber 2025 Strategic Plan—a transformational mandate to create a reimagined and renewed Canadian Chamber.

Candace is passionate about ensuring healthy organizations support a strong economy that can serve societal needs. She is proud to have grown up in Saskatchewan, where her family maintains a longstanding farming operation.

Candace is a Fellow of Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (FCPHR). She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with Distinction and a Graduate Certificate in Public Policy Analysis from the University of Saskatchewan. Additionally, she has a Graduate Certificate in Corporate Sustainability and Innovation from Harvard University and a Master of Arts in Leadership from Royal Roads University.