Author: Todd Phillips

Key takeaways from 2025 CADA Summit

April 9, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump didn’t attend the 2025 CADA Summit held Feb. 12 in Toronto, but his presence and the impact of his policies resonated throughout the day nonetheless.  The event typically sells out, but this year’s edition boasted record …

Don’t be the sub guy

April 9, 2025

As an occupational hazard, and it truly can be hazardous to my health, I can’t just turn off the news.  For the better part of 30+ years, I’ve had to stay abreast of current issues, report on them, and even …

Be the “I” in DEI

March 10, 2025

These are scary times.  I’m not impossibly naive enough to believe that progress on social issues, like diversity, equity and inclusion, will always move steadily upward, and that any gains that are realized will be maintained.  The truth is, human …

Optimistic but on high alert

March 10, 2025

Canadian auto dealer reached out to key lenders who serve the automotive retail industry to get a sense of their outlook and plans for dealers in 2025 Bankers, like most business leaders, like certainty. Or at least, a measure of …