“Tools but no toolbox”: BC manufacturers look for manufacturing strategy
According to CME, over the course of the pandemic,…
CME calls on Federal Government to support manufacturing sector
Dennis Darby, President and CEO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters,…
CME calls for priority vaccination of manufacturing workers in Ontario
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is urging the Government…
Eight in 10 Canadian manufacturers face skills shortage: CME
Pandemic, COVID-19 government relief, health concerns, family responsibilities add to the problem.
CME calls for stabilizing the trade relationship with Biden’s America
Calls for a competitive business environment that includes important investment tax measures.
Ontario promotes province-made products with CME directory
SupportOntarioMade.ca has more than 4,600 products from 1,200 local manufacturers.
How we can climb out of the pandemic hole
Two manufacturing groups offer recommendations for action.
CME launches three-phase strategy to drive economic recovery
Calls for a Made in Canada promotion campaign, further leveraging of government procurement and infrastructure spending, a national manufacturing strategy.
Manufacturers’ output down, expected to last months yet: CME
Half of survey respondents say production is down between 25% and 50%, more than 50% for a quarter of companies.
Business not as usual: Pandemic tests risk plans, production flexibility
Analyze the potential impact on your business, implement crisis management and talk to your lender.
Canadian Chamber, StatCan creating massive business conditions survey
Will be in the field this week and collect data on how businesses are currently coping with COVID-19.
Wanted: skilled workers, shortage hampers business competitiveness
CME survey shows 85% of companies are having trouble filling job vacancies.
Feds invest $5.2M in CME tech program
Up to 175 manufacturers in southern Ontario will be provided with technology assessments.
Industry 4.0 and the future of manufacturing
CME says there are some barriers the federal government can help clear.
The skills shortage and jobs for women
How do we get more ladies and others interested in manufacturing?
Skills shortage hampers manufacturers’ competitiveness: CME
Survey shows 85% of companies from across Canada are having trouble filling job vacancies.
CME Annual Conference 2019
Theme: We help manufacturers grow! Conference will focus on…
Death by 1,000 cuts: Confront your local candidates
Your chance to confront candidates about policies that drive away investment.
Help CME develop a plan to solve the labour and skills shortage
Take a few minutes to fill out the Canadian Manufacturing Workforce Survey.
Trump signs order to make US-made goods more American
Will gradually boost the percentage of US components for qualifying American-made products from 50% to 75%.
Budget 2019: What’s in it for Canadian manufacturers
Some of the key measures with pros and cons from key industry associations.
2018 CME Annual General Meeting & Manufacturing Conference
Presented by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), the Advancing…
Help build a strong business environment for manufacturers
Fill out the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Management Issues Survey.
Canada needs tax reform, not tinkering
A response is needed to US policies that have reduced personal and business-related taxes.
CME launches Manufacturing Matters campaign as Ontario election begins
Calls for a provincial strategy that lowers competitive barriers, increases investment and jobs.
Hire more women: A solution to the skills shortage challenge
A CME report discusses the under-representation of women in manufacturing and what to do about it
With billions in new fiscal room, budget goes for investments over balance
Forecasting $18.1-billion shortfall for 2018-19 that will gradually shrink to $12.3 billion in 2022-23.
More training for women needed to reduce gender gap in manufacturing: CME
Report says women account for only 28% of manufacturing jobs and just 4.5% of skilled trades.
More warnings over tax proposals as public consultation closes
CME calls the changes “significant but flawed piecemeal amendments.”
More women needed in Canadian manufacturing: Take/forward this survey!
CME Industrie 2030 study aims to identify challenges that impede women-led manufacturing firms.
CME outlines priorities for impending NAFTA renegotiations
Report offers specific recommendations based on feedback from manufacturers.
Concerned about how rejigging NAFTA will affect your business?
CME wants to hear from you as it sets policy and advocacy efforts with the feds.
