Grafton CEO on Attracting Foreign Direct Investment

The video discusses Canada's shift in economic conditions, focusing on the need for stability in fiscal and regulatory regimes to attract foreign investment. It highlights investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector, despite challenges. The impact of sustainable energy initiatives and carbon taxes on business models is examined. The video also explores changes in global capital flows and the importance of diversity in leadership, emphasizing the need to address unconscious gender bias.

What factors historically made Canada an attractive destination for foreign direct investment?

• Lack of competition

• Stability of regulatory and fiscal regimes

• High commodity prices

• Unstable government policies

How has the perception of Canada changed in terms of market classification?

• From a volatile market to a stable market

• From a stable market to a volatile market

• From an emerging market to a developed market

• From a developed market to an emerging market

What is the strategic focus for investment in the Canadian oil and gas sector?

• Investing in subsurface opportunities

• Immediate production of assets

• Avoiding investment in oil and gas

• Buying high-priced assets

Why is there hesitation in investing in sustainable energy according to the transcript?

• Sustainable energy is not profitable

• Uncertainty in regulations and playbook

• High costs associated with sustainable energy

• Lack of interest in sustainable energy

What is the impact of carbon tax on businesses as mentioned in the transcript?

• It has no impact on businesses

• It adds an additional cost

• It simplifies tax calculations

• It reduces operational costs

How has globalization affected capital flows in the Canadian energy sector?

• It has decreased the need for foreign investment

• It has restricted access to global capital

• It has opened access to global capital pools

• It has made capital flows more predictable

What is a significant challenge for women in leadership roles according to the transcript?

• Limited networking opportunities

• Insufficient work experience

• Unconscious gender bias

• Lack of education