Quote

I see opportunities in all my businesses. And the reason is simple. We thrive on countries that are urbanizing.

I was born in Jamaica but was educated by, and now serve, prestigious First World institutions, so I believe that I have a unique, dual perspective. To sidestep any biases I might have, I use the objective lens of the stock market to discover which policies actually delivered prosperity to emerging markets.

I look under the skin of countries' economies, and I help them make better decisions and be stronger, to prosper and create employment.

I come from a very big family from every economic background. Some of the streets I talk about, I've actually walked on because I have family from there. Jamaica has so many contradictions.

I think because we're such a trading nation, I think Canadians understand that first and foremost we're part of the global economy.

I'm against this huge globalisation on the basis of economic advantage.

Our view is that economic isolationism is the wrong way to go. Vibrant, successful growing economies that advance the interests of their citizens engage the global economy. And, we're committed to engaging the global economy.

I think in part the reason is that seeing an economy that is, in many ways, quite different from the one grows up in, helps crystallize issues: in one's own environment, one takes too much for granted, without asking why things are the way they are.

If you're totally illiterate and living on one dollar a day, the benefits of globalization never come to you.

My guiding principle is that prosperity can be shared. We can create wealth together. The global economy is not a zero-sum game.