Maryscott (Scotty) Greenwood

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Maryscott (Scotty) Greenwood is a corporate director [1] and an American expert in Canada/U.S. relations. [2] In September 2023, she was appointed as global head of government relations for Manulife, based in Ontario. [3] She is a former political appointee in the Clinton Administration who until recently held the position of Partner in Crestview Strategy US LLC [4] and the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian-American Business Council. [5] [6] [7] Greenwood is an advocate for free trade and a frequent commentator on trade issues. [8] [9] On May 15, 2023, Greenwood testified before the Committee on International Trade of the House of Commons in Ottawa, Canada, on trade regulation. [10] Greenwood was previously a Principal at Dentons, and recognized by the Hill Times in 2014 [11] and 2022 [12] as one of the Top 100 People Influencing Canadian Foreign Policy. She was also named one of the Top 50 influencing Canada’s foreign policy in 2021 [13] and 2023. [14] She was also listed as one of the top 30 consultant lobbyists in the Hill Times in 2023. [15] On May 26, 2015, Greenwood appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development as part of its study of the 2015 North American Leaders Summit. [16] On March 16, 2021, Greenwood appeared before the House of Commons Special Committee on the Economic Relationship between Canada and the United States. [17] She is also the co-host of the Canusa Street podcast, produced by the Wilson Center and available on Spotify. [18]

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On August 16, 2021 Greenwood was presented with the Founder's Memorial Award from the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region at the 2021 Annual Summit in Big Sky, Montana. [19] In January, 2022, the Ontario government named her as one of ten members of Premier Doug Ford's Council on U.S. Trade and Industry Competitiveness. [20] In March 2022, The Hill Times named Greenwood one of the top 50 people influencing Canada’s foreign policy. [21]

Previously, Greenwood held the position of Chief of Staff to former United States Ambassador to Canada, Gordon Giffin. [22]

In March 2022, Greenwood, Arthur Milnes, and Scott Reid release the second edition of With Faith and Goodwill: Chronicling the Canada-U.S. Friendship, published by Dundurn Press. The book [23] showcases the words and deeds of prime ministers, presidents, and others, from Sir John A. Macdonald to Joseph R. Biden, Jr. With rare photographs and long-forgotten treasures, this book looks back at a remarkable shared history and those who changed its course.

Current activities

Regular appearances in Canadian and U.S. media outlets as an authority on Canada/U.S. relations.

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