“To compete internationally, we have to collaborate nationally.” (Len Crispino, President & CEO, Ontario Chamber of Commerce)

“Today, we have brought the best and brightest to discuss the issues we have in common and our shared challenges.” (Françoise Bertrand, President& CEO, Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec)

“If foreign investment goes to either Montreal or Toronto instead of Boston or Silicon Valley, it’s a win for both Ontario and Québec.” (Minister of Economic Development, Innovation & Export Trade, Clément Gignac)

“We really should be asking ourselves: are we creating a unique, sophisticated product or service in comparison to what our competitors are providing?” (Roger Martin, Dean, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto)

“The Toronto-Montreal Corridor is of particular importance for our two provinces’ creative industries.” (Minister of Economic Development & Trade, Sandra Pupatello)

“Productivity is not strictly about economics.
It’s about constantly searching for new ideas, improving old processes, creating new products, and fostering a change in culture. Research in Motion’s Jim Balsillie understands this; Nokia and Apple understand this as well.” (Pierre Fortin, Professor of Economics, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)