Social distancing has meant we've had to take a pause on shooting new episodes of MAPLE Conversations where we sit down with corporate members to discuss their work and insights on doing business across and between Canada and the United States. Over the past two years, we have produced over 40 episodes which provide some fascinating windows on our members' expertise.

We are at a moment of time now as Canada and the United States are committed to mutual support and joint recovery through the Roadmap for a Renewed U.S. - Canada Partnership. Our community has a lot to contribute as we've grown to be one of the largest Canada-U.S. business councils. MAPLE members work in over 20 sectors and live in 20 markets.

So we're celebrating the breadth and depth of our members' expertise in a special new video compilation of excerpts from past episodes of our MAPLE Conversations series with 15 different member organizations entitled "Planning for Cross-Border Success". There's no doubt that for any organization planning to enter either the Canadian or the U.S. markets, the expertise is within our community to help them be successful.

We are honored to include special messages from two of Canada's senior representatives in the United States in our video. Thank you to Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles, Zaib Shaikh, Acting Consul General of Canada in New York, Khawar Nasim and your teams, for taking the time to share your perspectives on the past year and the opportunity for Canada and the U.S. to work together for a just and equitable economic rebound for all.

We hope you enjoy, "Planning for Cross-Border Success", and that it might spark ideas and opportunities for your business. Popcorn not included!