Finalists Announced for National Business Book Award

TORONTO — The National Business Book Award has announced its shortlist, featuring works on corporate crisis management, immigration policy, and Canadian publishing. The $30,000 annual prize honors Canadian authors whose publications exhibit exceptional research and relevance to contemporary business challenges.

Among the nominees is The Globe and Mail columnist Tony Keller for his book “Borderline Chaos: How Canada Got Immigration Right, and Then Wrong.” The book critiques Canadian immigration policies and proposes ways to improve them.

Scott McIntyre, a seasoned book publisher, is nominated for “A Precarious Enterprise: Making a Life in Canadian Publishing,” offering insights into the evolution of the publishing industry in Canada.

Lawrence Stevenson completes the finalist list with his work “Inside SNC-Lavalin: How Crime and Politics Almost Killed a Great Canadian Company,” where the former director and board chair examines the corporate scandal from an insider's perspective.

The winner of the award will be revealed on November 26 at a ceremony in Toronto. This report by The Canadian Press was first published on November 4, 2026.