Access in-depth research and commentary on the issues most pressing to Canadian manufacturing. From research reports to position papers, to government communication, CME’s in-depth, non-partisan efforts connect the dots between industry and government on key issues and emerging trends.
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Major disruptions to supply chain infrastructure — lockdowns, protests, strikes — have plagued Canadian busines
Open Letters & Statements
September
National
Workforce Development
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Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
September
Ontario
Business Environment, Health & Safety
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Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
September
Ontario
Business Environment, Health & Safety
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Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
September
National
Business Environment
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Click here to read the submission that outlines CME’s recommendations.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
July
Ontario
Business Environment
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CME's comments on Budget 2023 measures to grow the clean economy, close tax loopholes, and deliver tax relief for ...
Open Letters & Statements
September
National
Business Environment, Energy & Sustainability, Technology
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Click here to read the submission that outlines CME’s recommendations.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
June
Ontario
Energy & Sustainability
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Download the letter submitted to Minister Clark here.
Open Letters & Statements
June
Ontario
Business Environment
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Technology is transforming all aspects of our lives. As the world becomes increasingly digitized, the ...
Reports & Presentations
May
National
Technology
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CME President & CEO Dennis Darby, shared remarks at the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs ...
Committee Briefs & Remarks
April
Ontario
Business Environment
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How to build on our strong relationship with President Biden during his visit to Canada.
Open Letters & Statements
March
National
Technology, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Read CME’s 2023 federal budget submission with recommendations for manufacturing.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
February
National
Business Environment
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Letter on the urgent action needed to help Canadian manufacturers grow (net zero; energy efficiency)
Open Letters & Statements
February
National
Business Environment, Energy & Sustainability, Technology
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Read CME's 2023 Ontario pre-budget submission with recommendations for an advanced manufacturing strategy.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
February
Ontario
Business Environment
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CME's remarks regarding Bill 46 and switching to renewable energy sources through carbon capture.
Committee Briefs & Remarks
February
Ontario
Business Environment, Energy & Sustainability
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CME recommendations for a successful implementation of Carbon Capture (switching to renewable energy).
Open Letters & Statements
December
Ontario
Energy & Sustainability
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Proposed amendments to Ontario's Bill 23.
Open Letters & Statements
November
Ontario
Business Environment, Workforce Development
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CME’s recommendations on improving the Building Ontario Businesses Initiative (BoBi).
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
October
Ontario
Business Environment
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Survey results and recommendations on how to best address labour and skills shortages.
Reports & Presentations
October
National
Workforce Development
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Proposed amendments to support Ontario’s Emissions Performance Standards (EPS) program.
Open Letters & Statements, Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
October
Ontario
Business Environment
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Congratulatory post election letter and meeting request to discuss building a competitive industrial sector.
Open Letters & Statements
September
National
Business Environment
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Letter supporting a Critical Minerals Strategy to shift to new energy sources and IRA challenges.
Open Letters & Statements
September
National
Business Environment, Energy & Sustainability
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A letter requesting to extend the Accelerated Investment Incentive in the 2022 Fall Economic Statement.
Open Letters & Statements
September
National
Business Environment
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CME’s view on the reform of Canada’s Employment Insurance (EI) system.
Open Letters & Statements
August
National
Business Environment, Workforce Development
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Survey results on members’ level of preparedness to transition to a low-carbon economy/low-carbon energy.
Reports & Presentations
June
National
Energy & Sustainability
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Roadmap to ensuring the manufacturing sector remains globally competitive (decarbonizing the energy system).
Reports & Presentations
June
National
Energy & Sustainability
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CME's remarks at the Finance Committee on Budget 2022.
Committee Briefs & Remarks
May
National
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain, Workforce Development
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Letter about negative impacts of the proposed Luxury Items Tax on Canadian manufacturing and jobs.
Open Letters & Statements
May
National
Business Environment
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A review of Canada’s economic performance in 2021 and CME’s prediction for 2022 to 2023.
Reports & Presentations
May
National
Business Environment
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CME's remarks on labour shortages, supply chain challenges, and growing manufacturing companies.
Committee Briefs & Remarks
May
National
Trade-Export & Supply Chain, Workforce Development
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CME is calling on all parties to support a manufacturing strategy for the province that prioritizes investment, ...
Reports & Presentations
May
Manitoba
Business Environment, Energy & Sustainability, Lean & Productivity, Technology, Trade-Export & Supply Chain, Workforce Development
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CME’s proposal for a strong manufacturing strategy that secures 2 percent of OECD investment.
Reports & Presentations
April
Ontario
Business Environment, Workforce Development
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Learn how manufacturers are working to overcome supply chain challenges with a range of actions.
Reports & Presentations
March
National
Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Examine immigrant retention in Manitoba and its importance to address labour and skills shortages.
Reports & Presentations
March
Manitoba
Workforce Development
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Call to develop an action plan to end and prevent border blockades.
Open Letters & Statements
February
National
Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Appeal to delay the truckers' vaccine mandate to prevent worse labour and supply chain issues.
Open Letters & Statements
January
National
Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Addressing concerns with ongoing supply chain challenges and a meeting request to explore solutions.
Open Letters & Statements
December
National
Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Joint statement urging the government to take action to address supply chain issues.
Open Letters & Statements, Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
December
National
Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Survey addressing the extent to which labour and skills shortages are affecting manufacturers’ operations.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Trade-Export & Supply Chain, Workforce Development
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Overview of CME and NGen’s (Next Generation Supercluster) research on advanced manufacturing / Industry 4.0.
Reports & Presentations
September
Newfoundland and Labrador
Technology
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Congratulatory post federal election letter and a request to discuss manufacturers’ role in Canada’s economy.
Open Letters & Statements
September
National
Business Environment
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Congratulatory post federal election letter and a request to discuss manufacturers’ role in Canada’s economy.
Open Letters & Statements
September
National
Business Environment
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Congratulatory post federal election letter and a request to discuss manufacturers’ role in Canada’s economy.
Open Letters & Statements
September
National
Business Environment
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Overview of CME’s proposed manufacturing strategy, platform and 2% OECD investment challenge.
Reports & Presentations
August
National
Business Environment, Technology, Trade-Export & Supply Chain, Workforce Development
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CME urges the federal government to adopt an industrial strategy for the manufacturing sector.
Open Letters & Statements
July
National
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain, Workforce Development
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National Early Learning and Child Care Plan program suggestions, including support for Women in Manufacturing.
Open Letters & Statements
June
Ontario
Workforce Development
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Letter seeking to unwind COVID-19 workplace restrictions for Ontario’s fully vaccinated employees.
Open Letters & Statements
June
Ontario
Business Environment, Health & Safety, Workforce Development
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Support for the National Early Learning and Child Care Plan and alignment with Women in ...
Open Letters & Statements
June
Ontario
Workforce Development
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Joint statement requesting to revisit non-essential COVID-19 travel restrictions across the land border.
Open Letters & Statements
June
National
Business Environment, Health & Safety
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Urging the government to reopen the Canadian border to support essential manufacturing workers during COVID-19.
Open Letters & Statements
June
National
Business Environment, Health & Safety, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Urging the government to develop a Canadian border reopening plan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Open Letters & Statements
May
National
Business Environment, Health & Safety
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Urging the government to develop a Canadian border reopening plan during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Open Letters & Statements
May
National
Business Environment, Health & Safety
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Read CME’s 2021 federal budget submission with recommendations for manufacturing.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
April
National
Business Environment
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Insight into the mindset and concerns of manufacturers related to economics and the business environment.
Reports & Presentations
December
National
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain, Workforce Development
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CME remarks on the transitional trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK).
Committee Briefs & Remarks
November
National
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Letter about the strike at the Port of Montreal, worsening labour and supply chain issues.
Open Letters & Statements
August
Quebec
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Read CME’s recommendations for the government in advance of the 2021 budget.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
August
National
Business Environment
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CME’s three-phase industrial strategy that can help lead Canada to economic prosperity and growth.
Open Letters & Statements, Reports & Presentations
June
National
Business Environment
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Survey results showing how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting Canada’s manufacturing industry.
Reports & Presentations
May
National
Business Environment
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A review of Canada’s economic performance up to May 2020 and projections for the future.
Reports & Presentations
May
National
Business Environment
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Outline of the issues that are limiting Canadian manufacturers’ innovation and technology adoption.
Reports & Presentations
December
National
Business Environment, Technology, Workforce Development
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Outline of CME’s strategy to deal with the labour and skills shortages, and policy recommendations.
Reports & Presentations
October
National
Business Environment, Workforce Development
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Read CME’s recommendations for the government in advance of the 2020 budget, including energy efficiency.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
August
National
Business Environment, Energy & Sustainability
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Learn how to remove barriers to Atlantic Canada’s lag in innovation and technology adoption.
Reports & Presentations
July
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia
Business Environment, Lean & Productivity, Technology, Workforce Development
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Letter about the vital role of Export Development Canada in Canada’s trade diversification efforts.
Open Letters & Statements
June
National
Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Matthew Wilson urges immediate ratification of C-100 and the Canada-US-Mexico-Agreement.
Committee Briefs & Remarks
June
National
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Letter expressing support for the ratification of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement.
Open Letters & Statements
May
National
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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CME expressing their support for Bill 66 and providing additional recommendations.
Committee Briefs & Remarks
March
Ontario
Business Environment
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CME recommending how C-69 should be amended to enable resource development across Canada.
Committee Briefs & Remarks
February
National
Business Environment
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A review of Canada’s economic performance in 2018 and CME’s prediction for manufacturers in 2019.
Reports & Presentations
January
National
Business Environment
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Read Matthew Wilson’s 2019 pre-budget submission remarks.
Committee Briefs & Remarks
January
Ontario
Business Environment, Workforce Development
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Read the response to the full review on the BC Labour Relations Code.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
November
British Columbia
Business Environment, Workforce Development
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Overview of CME's Industry 2030 strategy to bringing growth and prosperity to the manufacturing sector.
Reports & Presentations
December
Ontario
Business Environment, Industry 2030, Technology, Workforce Development
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Remarks on how to get SMEs to export more and take advantage of trade deals.
Committee Briefs & Remarks
November
National
Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Learn about ICI and the benefits to lowering electricity usage, including energy cost savings.
Reports & Presentations
November
Ontario
Energy & Sustainability
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A presentation analyzing the ICI program and providing change recommendations.
Reports & Presentations
March
Ontario
Energy & Sustainability
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Read Matthew Wilson’s 2018 Ontario pre-budget submission remarks.
Committee Briefs & Remarks
January
Ontario
Business Environment
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Letter requesting Premier Wynne’s party to support a pro-growth manufacturing strategy for Ontario.
Open Letters & Statements
February
Ontario
Business Environment, Workforce Development
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Letter requesting Ms. Horwath’s party to support a pro-growth manufacturing strategy for Ontario.
Open Letters & Statements
February
Ontario
Business Environment, Workforce Development
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Letter requesting Mr. Fedeli's party to support a pro-growth manufacturing strategy for Ontario.
Open Letters & Statements
February
Ontario
Business Environment, Workforce Development
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Letter requesting to discuss business investment, productivity and growth in Ontario.
Open Letters & Statements
February
Ontario
Business Environment, Workforce Development
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Analysis whether to proceed with the project or cancel and invest in alternative energy portfolios.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
November
British Columbia
Business Environment, Energy & Sustainability
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CME recommendations to invest in BC SMART Green initiative, which can deliver energy efficiency.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
October
British Columbia
Business Environment, Energy & Sustainability
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Read a full review on the BC Labour Relations Code.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
March
British Columbia
Business Environment, Workforce Development
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Three pillars to how Canada overcome barriers and unlock its trade and export growth potential.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Industry 2030, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Insight into the mindset and concerns of manufacturers in CME’s biannual MIS.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Business Environment, Workforce Development
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Outlines the areas where action is needed to increase the number of women in manufacturing.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Workforce Development
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A review of Canada’s economic performance in 2017 and CME’s prediction for manufacturers in 2018.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Business Environment
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Outlines CME’s recommendations to restoring Canada’s tax advantage over the US through reform.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Business Environment
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Matthew Wilson discusses actions to support the growth of Canada’s manufacturing sector.
Committee Briefs & Remarks
May
National
Business Environment, Industry 2030
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Presentation about the current state of manufacturing and a strategy for its future, Industry 2030.
Reports & Presentations
May
National
Business Environment, Industry 2030, Trade-Export & Supply Chain, Workforce Development
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CME’s recommendations for action in doubling manufacturing output and value-added exports.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Industry 2030, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Gain insight into the economic impact of manufacturing across Canada.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Industry 2030, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Discover the importance of manufacturing to the Canadian economy through a roadmap.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Industry 2030
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Gain insight into CME’s progress on its long-term strategy, Industry 2030.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Industry 2030
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Gain insight into the specific challenges manufacturers face and CME’s proposed solutions.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Industry 2030
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Gain insight into the specific challenges manufacturers face and CME’s proposed solutions.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Industry 2030
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Gain insight into the specific challenges manufacturers face and CME’s proposed solutions.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Industry 2030
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Gain insight into the specific challenges manufacturers face and CME’s proposed solutions.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Industry 2030
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Gain insight into the specific challenges manufacturers face and CME’s proposed solutions.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Industry 2030
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Learn CME’s action plan that defines a roadmap for the future of manufacturing.
Reports & Presentations
November
National
Industry 2030
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Discover CME’s solutions to improve technology adoption and to increase global exports.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
November
National
Technology, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Learn about CME’s solutions to reduce the cost of doing business in Canada.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
November
National
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Learn how CME is working to address labour and skills shortage issues facing manufacturers today.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
November
National
Workforce Development
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Read CME’s submission regarding the government’s consultation on a proposed FTA with the ASEAN.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
October
National
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Read CME’s submission on the proposed regulations and the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
September
National
Business Environment
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Read CME’s submission regarding the proposed safeguard action for certain steel products.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
August
National
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Read CME’s 2019 pre-budget recommendations to the government.
Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
August
National
Business Environment
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CME has decided to respond to this situation as we always have- by engaging constructively with government, ...
Committee Briefs & Remarks, Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
June
National
Business Environment
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Learn CME’s three objectives to determine whether a free trade agreement is worth signing.
Committee Briefs & Remarks, Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
May
National
Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Matthew Wilson discusses the global opportunity for Canadian food manufacturers and food processing sector.
Committee Briefs & Remarks
April
National
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Urging the government to intervene with the suspension of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.
Open Letters & Statements
April
National
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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Letter about the upcoming federal budget, including tax reforms to boost Canada’s investment and growth.
Open Letters & Statements, Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
January
National
Business Environment
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Mike Holden highlights the challenges of Canada’s trade competitiveness.
Committee Briefs & Remarks, Policy Submissions & Government Consultations
February
National
Business Environment, Trade-Export & Supply Chain
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