Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) want to see a comprehensive plan to address the major challenges facing manufacturers, the group said recently. They recently called on Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland to come up with a plan to address challenges such as supply chain disruptions, trade protectionism and severe laborRead More →
More than two in three Canadian manufacturers support the use of a vaccine passport in their businesses, according to a new survey, but less than a quarter currently require it. A survey of nearly 1,000 manufacturing companies conducted by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) shows that 69 percent of respondentsRead More →
OTTAWA, ON, July 27, 2021 / CNW / – Dennis Darby, President of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, issued the following statement regarding the announcement of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers: “Amid our economic recovery efforts, officers from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that they had votedRead More →
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Brendan King, CEO of VendAsta Technologies Inc.Liam Richards / The Globe and Mail Brendan King remembers being on the road most of his working hours, until COVID-19 put an end to all travel. The clientele of his Saskatoon-based software company are predominantly American. He was therefore worried that he wouldRead More →
OTTAWA, ON, June 10, 2021 / CNW / – Today the federal government released details of from Canada plan to reopen the borders. While Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) supports the initial steps the government plans to take, the pace is too slow and the details provided did not addressRead More →
OTTAWA, ON, April 27, 2021 / CNW / – Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) congratulates Minister Tassi and the federal government for introducing legislation to end labor disruptions at the Port of Montreal. CME now urges all parties to support these measures and ensure swift passage of the bill. CanadianRead More →
TORONTO, April 16, 2021 / CNW / – Statement on behalf of the President and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Dennis darby “With COVID-19 numbers now reaching their highest levels since the start of the pandemic, the Ontario government announced new restrictions this afternoon. Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME)Read More →
TORONTO, April 7, 2021 / CNW / – Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) expresses deep concern over recent spikes in COVID-19 cases in Canada, especially in Ontario. The CME urges the government to Ontario Prioritize the vaccination of essential workers so that the sector can continue to keep workplaces openRead More →
TORONTO, March 24, 2021 / CNW / – Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) welcomes support for from ontario Budget 2021 to stimulate growth by from ontario manufacturing sector. Today’s budget reaffirms the province’s commitment to take action to help the sector reinvest and grow as it emerges from the currentRead More →
OTTAWA, ON, March 12, 2021 / CNW / – Today concludes the 4th Annual Women in Manufacturing Success Forum, organized by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) and attended by over 500 people. The event aimed to engage and inspire young women to consider careers in manufacturing, help manufacturers attract andRead More →
Manufacturing is essential. These are three little words with great meaning, especially in these uncertain times. The manufacturing sector accounts for about 11 percent of the country’s GDP, and more than 1.7 million Canadians work in this sector. Almost two-thirds of our exports are manufactured in one form or another,Read More →
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CALGARY – The head of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters has said he expects members to struggle to hang around after US President Joe Biden ordered tougher Buy American rules for government spending. President and CEO Dennis Darby said the ordinance affects any project involving federal spending or jurisdiction and thereforeRead More →
With rumors that the new Biden administration is set to kill the Keystone XL pipeline, the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) is expressing concern over the loss of access to the U.S. market. The group calls on the Canadian government to take action to preserve Canadian manufacturers’ access to theRead More →
OTTAWA, ON, December 2, 2020 / CNW / – The Biennial Survey of Management Problems of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, released today, shows the impact of the global pandemic on manufacturers, including supply chain disruptions and increasing labor and skill shortages. Over 550 companies from nearly 20 industries responded, representingRead More →
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Seaspan Shipyards is seen in North Vancouver, British Columbia, October 9, 2020.DARRYL DYCK / The Canadian Press Eighty percent of Canadian manufacturers polled in a new report face an immediate labor and skills shortage that has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. A Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters survey ofRead More →
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TORONTO – Eighty percent of Canadian manufacturers surveyed in a new report are facing an immediate labor and skills shortage that has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. A Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters survey of 563 companies from 19 sectors released on Tuesday found the need for skilled workersRead More →
The proposed plan raises concerns from Canada manufacturers OTTAWA, ON, October 7, 2020 / CNW / – President and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Dennis darby today released the following statement in response to the federal government’s long-awaited ban on single-use plastics: “The federal government has long affirmed itsRead More →