Robert Asselin
Canadabusiness leaderMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Robert Asselin is the senior vice-president of policy at the Business Council of Canada, where he advocates for sound economic policies and fiscal responsibility. With a background in both public service and the private sector, he has played a key role in shaping economic strategies and providing insights on Canada's fiscal framework. Asselin is known for his emphasis on the need for economic pragmatism and collaboration between the government and private sector to enhance Canada’s growth and competitiveness.
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Robert Asselin, chief executive officer of the U15 group, advocates for Canada’s top research universities.
Academic recruitment program renamed to honour Liberal stalwart Eddie GoldenbergCanada· 2026-07-31
Robert Asselin, the CEO of the U15 Canada group of large research universities, said many universities are already in talks with leading scientists about the possibility of moving to Canada.
Ottawa aims to attract top research talent, including Canadians working abroadCanada· 2025-12-12
Robert Asselin, CEO of the U15 group of major research universities, expressed satisfaction with the federal budget's focus on talent attraction.
Federal Budget 2025: Postsecondary schools cheer funds for talent, bemoan foreign student capsCanada· 2025-11-06
Robert Asselin is the senior vice-president of policy at the Business Council of Canada and called for economic pragmatism.
Business leaders see Liberal victory as a window of economic opportunity, but expect quick resultsCanada· 2025-04-30
