Corporate Real Estate (CRE) advisor. U.S. & Canadian citizen. Business location strategist | Site selector | Economic development & FDI expert.

Joined September 2009
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Canada, we love your Pride šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆ
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Abating about half of energy-related emissions depends on addressing the hardest of 25 physical challenges––the ā€œhard stuff.ā€ These range across domains like the power sector, buildings, mobility, and more. Learn about what lies ahead to navigate a successful transition: mck.co/physicaltransition
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Aaron Salzberg joined Policy for the Planet to explain how declining water supplies are disrupting livelihoods, & how science must be mobilized by global organizations to mitigate a potentially looming crisis. Listen here & wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/47fVKWC
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We join Ukraine and international partners, including the US, in calling for a full, unconditional ceasefire of at least 30 days. It is now for Russia to show its willingness to achieve peace. Statement ↓
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Boeing is not going to re-shore its entire supply chain anytime soon. So for the next few years it’s operating at a further disadvantage to Airbus whose key components come from the EU. This is how tariffs disadvantage US manufacturers in export oriented sectors.
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Canada’s first-ever license to build a grid-scale Small Modular Reactor has been issued — and it’s happening right here in Ontario. The Darlington SMR will be the first in the G7, powering our province with clean, reliable, and affordable energy. Read my full statement ā¬‡ļø news.ontario.ca/en/statement…
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According to @SPGMobility, there is a 50% probability of an extended disruption period in the auto industry due to US tariffs. This would result in production stoppages, job losses, and higher vehicle prices for consumers. #auto #cdnecon spglobal.com/automotive-insi…
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It’s time to unite Canadians by focusing on shared values and common goals. It’s time to spend less, and invest more. It’s time to secure new trading partners and build one strong Canadian economy. Let’s get to work.
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A few days ago, I looked at how the international border through The Great Lakes was determined. But what about the border west of Lake Superior? It took decades to determine and wasn't just "drawn with a ruler by some guy". Let's learn more! 🧵1/13
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In 1890, the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%. While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired. Let's learn more. 🧵1/10
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As a geographer and site selector, I had to share this beautiful description of ā€œtopopointalismā€ from one of my newest favorite social media channels. Incredible #map art by by Ed Fairburn. #drawing #draw #drawingtutorial #pencildrawing #pendrawing #... youtube.com/shorts/ro9aI9UdU…

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What better place to talk about electric vehicles (EV) than Motor City! Join @montymturner, Andrew Ratchford, @wfordgraham and Alexandra Segers at #SSGFallForum to discuss the future of EV projects in North America and worldwide. Check out the agenda here: buff.ly/3N27EHC
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My level of engagement with the "X" platform continues to decline. Is it time to deactivate and find an alternative for my social media activities (#SiteSelection, #CRE, #EcDev, #FDI)? Suggestions?
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15 Deep Quotes That Will Make You Think: 1.
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I see a lot of conflation of the terms critical, rare and precious minerals in the media and political commentary. They are very distinct categories and not interchangeable. Here's a short explainer for the non-geologists like myself! /1
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Places on Earth that don't look real - thread 🧵 1. Namibia, where the desert meets the ocean
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🧵Manufacturing investment near to Western #Europe is increasing. #Nearshoring, or the movement of production closer to end-consumers, is not new. But this data proves its a growing phenomenon. šŸ‘‰ on.ft.com/3T5Dh7t #FDI #data #dataviz #GraphTime
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A growing concern as geopolitics infiltrates FDI projects: ā€œremaining open to foreign investment while focusing narrowly — and strictly — on national security-related threats, not economic isolationism.ā€
In response to some backlash surrounding the Nippon-U.S. Steel deal review, GBA sent a letter to Secretary Yellen urging her not to allow CFIUS reviews to be unduly politicized and how delaying cross-border investment deals may be harmful to America’s investment climate. See more here: globalbusiness.org/gba-urges…
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