W.A. Macdonald, based in Toronto, Ontario, is an advisory firm founded by William (Bill) Atwood Macdonald, offering strategic economic and policy counsel to business and government leaders. With over 55 years of experience, Bill has been deeply involved in a diverse range of policy issues for both government and business sectors, including major projects at provincial and federal levels. He leads CEO groups focusing on Canadian economic policy and the global economy, fostering discussions on economic policy and government relations.
Throughout his career, Bill has advised on significant resource projects, such as the Alcan Kemano expansion and Inco's nickel mine interests in Voisey’s Bay. He has also played key roles in major policy issues like competition law formation and public service salary advisement. Bill’s global network includes relationships with senior business and political figures, journalists, and former central bankers in various international hubs.
Additionally, Bill and his wife have curated a unique collection of 17th-century Kakiemon export porcelain and European porcelain influenced by it, documented in the book "Dragons, Tigers and Bamboo." A notable part of the collection is housed at the Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art in Toronto. W.A. Macdonald engages in thought-provoking discourse, publishing essays on topics like Canada’s mutual accommodation narrative and global economic challenges in reputable publications.
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