Maryscott (Scotty) Greenwood

Maryscott (Scotty) Greenwood is a corporate director and an American expert in Canada/U.S. relations. In September 2023, she was appointed as global head of government relations for Manulife, based in Ontario. She is a former political appointee in the Clinton Administration who until recently held the position of Partner in Crestview Strategy US LLC and the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian-American Business Council. Greenwood is an advocate for free trade and a frequent commentator on trade issues. On May 15, 2023, Greenwood testified before the Committee on International Trade of the House of Commons in Ottawa, Canada, on trade regulation. Greenwood was previously a Principal at Dentons, and recognized by the Hill Times in 2014 and 2022 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 and 2023. She was also listed as one of the top 30 consultant lobbyists in the Hill Times in 2023. 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. On March 16, 2021, Greenwood appeared before the House of Commons Special Committee on the Economic Relationship between Canada and the United States. She is also the co-host of the Canusa Street podcast, produced by the Wilson Center and available on Spotify.

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. 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. In March 2022, The Hill Times named Greenwood one of the top 50 people influencing Canada’s foreign policy.

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

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 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
 * Board of Directors, Tilray
 * Board of Directors, Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies
 * Board of Directors, World Affairs Council of Washington, DC
 * Board of Directors, McKenna Long & Aldridge Foundation
 * Advisory Board, G(irls)20 Summit
 * Chief Executive Officer, Canadian American Business Council
 * Member, Premier’s Council on U.S. Trade and Industry Competitiveness
 * Partner, Crestview Strategy US LLC
 * Working Group Member, The George W. Bush Institute – SMU Economic Growth Initiative, North America Working Group
 * Managing Director (Secretariat), Exponent
 * Board of Directors, Future Borders Coalition

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


 * CBC News
 * CTV News Channel
 * The Globe and Mail
 * iPolitics
 * Maclean's
 * Toronto Star
 * Washington Post
 * C-SPAN
 * Dotcom Magazine
 * The Hill Times