Maryscott (Scotty) Greenwood Explained
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]
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
- Global Head of Government Relations, Manulife[3]
- Board of Directors, Tilray[24]
- Board of Directors, Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies[25]
- Board of Directors, World Affairs Council of Washington, DC[26]
- Board of Directors, McKenna Long & Aldridge Foundation[27]
- Advisory Board, G(irls)20 Summit[28]
- Chief Executive Officer, Canadian American Business Council[29]
- Member,[30] Premier’s Council on U.S. Trade and Industry Competitiveness[30]
- Partner, Crestview Strategy US LLC[31]
- Working Group Member, The George W. Bush Institute – SMU Economic Growth Initiative, North America Working Group[32]
- Managing Director (Secretariat), Exponent[33]
- Board of Directors, Future Borders Coalition[34]
Popular media
Regular appearances in Canadian and U.S. media outlets as an authority on Canada/U.S. relations.
Notes and References
- Web site: Boardroom August September 2020 by IoDNZ . Issuu . 2021-12-23.
- News: 2023-03-24 . Biden visits Canada: What's bothering America's friendliest neighbour? . en-GB . BBC News . 2023-03-27.
- Web site: Manulife appoints Maryscott Greenwood to join global leadership team . 2023-09-13 . www.insurancebusinessmag.com . en.
- Web site: Maryscott Greenwood . Crestview Strategy . 19 August 2021. 2021-12-23.
- Web site: The Canadian American Business Council Announces Changes to its Leadership. www.newswire.ca. en. 2017-07-18.
- Web site: Maryscott "Scotty" Greenwood C-SPAN.org.
- Web site: Dentons - Maryscott Greenwood . www.dentons.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150809134102/http://www.dentons.com/en/maryscott-greenwood . 2015-08-09.
- Web site: Scotty Greenwood, the free-trade fighter in the eye of Hurricane Trump.
- News: Vieira . Paul . U.S.-Canada Border Frequent Traveler Program Sparks Diplomatic Rift . 2022-11-16 . Wall Street Journal . November 2022 . en-US.
- Web site: Cracking the Code on Regulatory Cohesion National Newswatch . 2023-05-16 . www.nationalnewswatch.com.
- Web site: 2015-04-14 . Hill Times List . 2022-10-17 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150414191054/http://dawsonstrat.com/files/2014/04/hill-times-list.pdf . 2015-04-14 .
- Web site: Times . The Hill . 2022-03-16 . Ukraine has the spotlight, but U.S. still dominates for the top 50 influencing Canada's foreign policy . 2022-10-17 . The Hill Times . en-CA.
- Web site: 2021-03-17. China, U.S. relations centre of focus for top 50 influencing Canada's foreign policy. 2021-03-18. The Hill Times. en-CA.
- Web site: A 'more challenging and volatile' world: Russia, China, U.S. top of mind for top 50 foreign policy influencers . 2023-03-26 . The Hill Times . en-CA.
- Web site: Top 30 consultant lobbyists with highest number of communications in 2022 . 2023-03-27 . The Hill Times . en-CA.
- Web site: Notice of Meeting - FAAE (41-2) - No. 62 - House of Commons of Canada . Parl.gc.ca . 2021-12-23.
- Web site: Notice of Meeting - CAAM (43-2) - No. 4 - House of Commons of Canada. 2021-03-18. www.ourcommons.ca. en.
- Web site: Canusa Street. 2021-08-21. Spotify. en.
- pnwer . 1427293024665554944 . Pacific NorthWest Economic Region . August 16, 2021 . PNWER CEO Matt Morrison recognizes @MaryscottG for outstanding regional leadership. Pictured @cabc_co's Scotty Greenwood receiving the PNWER Founder's Memorial Award. . 2021-08-22 . en.
- Web site: Ontario establishes Council on U.S. Trade and Industry Competitiveness. 2022-01-25. www.canadianlawyermag.com. en.
- Web site: Times . The Hill . 2022-03-16 . Ukraine has the spotlight, but U.S. still dominates for the top 50 influencing Canada's foreign policy . 2022-03-17 . The Hill Times . en-CA.
- News: Canada quietly adjusts to Obama's agenda. The Globe and Mail. 5 November 2008. Clark. Campbell.
- Web site: 2022-01-24. McKenna gets a new gig, joins Columbia's Center on Global Energy. 2022-01-26. The Hill Times. en-CA.
- News: Global Cannabis Pioneer Tilray Inc. Announces Appointments to Board of Directors. 2018-06-20. en.
- Web site: Board of Directors . . 2021-12-23.
- Web site: World Affairs Council - Washington, DC. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130930131339/http://www.worldaffairsdc.org/OurBoardMember.aspx. 2013-09-30.
- Web site: McKenna Long & Aldridge Foundation: McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP . 2015-04-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150411033929/https://www.mckennalong.com/about-foundation.html . 2015-04-11 . dead .
- Web site: Advisors Girls 20 Summit . www.girls20summit.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131205180535/http://www.girls20summit.com/about/advisors . 2013-12-05.
- News: Canada-U.S. Business group gains clout after 25 years. The Toronto Star. 3 July 2012.
- Web site: Enterprise Cybersecurity Solutions, Services & Training Proofpoint US. 2022-01-25. Proofpoint. en-us.
- Web site: Lobby Wrap: Greenwood moves to Crestview as agency opens D.C. Office. 3 June 2019.
- Web site: 2021 Report. North America Competitiveness. gwbcenter.imgix.net. 7 June 2023.
- Web site: Who We Are . Exponent . 2021-12-23.
- Web site: Board of Directors and Officers.
- Web site: U.S. politicians again endorse studying fence on Canada border CBC News.
- Web site: CTV News Channel: Obama to address the nation | CTV News . Ctvnews.ca . 20 January 2015. 2021-12-23.
- News: Could copyright reform win Buy American battle?. The Globe and Mail. 8 December 2009. Curry. Bill.
- Web site: Hack-a-thoning our way out of the border backlog. 3 September 2014.
- Web site: What Jeh Johnson means for Canada - Macleans.ca.
- News: Chamber lobbies U.S. On border 'chokepoints'. The Toronto Star. 18 May 2007.
- Web site: Fingerprint Dispute Dooms Border Site . Washingtonpost.com . 2021-12-23.
- Web site: Maryscott "Scotty" Greenwood C-SPAN.org. 2021-08-25. www.c-span.org.
- Web site: Mastery . Torry . 2022-03-15 . Scotty Greenwood, CEO, Canadian American Business Council, A DotCom Magazine Interview . 2022-03-16 . DotCom Magazine-Influencers And Entrepreneurs Making News . en-US.