Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) says the federal government’s Defence Industrial Strategy is an important step toward aligning Canada’s manufacturing capacity with national security and economic objectives, particularly through its “Build-Partner-Buy” framework prioritizing domestic production. In a statement, CME President and CEO Dennis Darby said clearer long-term demand signals and improved access to procurement could drive new … Read more

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters welcomes the new federal-Alberta memorandum of understanding. For years, Canada has been trapped in zero-sum thinking on energy infrastructure — pitting regions against one another, stalling critical projects, and undermining the wellbeing of Canadian families and communities that rely on strong industrial growth and energy exports. Canada’s regulatory system remains a core … Read more

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters President and CEO Dennis Darby issued the following statement regarding the potential imposition of a 25 % tariff by President-Elect Donald Trump: “New tariffs on cross-border trade would have a devastating impact on manufacturers, workers and consumers in both Canada and the United States […] Canada’s exports to the U.S. are … Read more

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters have been advocating to increase workplace screening for COVID via rapid testing. The organization welcomes the federal government’s decision to increase Canada’s rapid testing capacities by making it available to manufacturers from coast to coast to coast. “This is good news for manufacturers across the country. It is another step in the … Read more

Wrapping up its fouth annual Women in Manufacturing Success Forum, the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters published three calls for action to help reduce the impact of COVID-19 on women’s employment in the manufacturing sector: Extra funding for its WIM program, which is set to end in 2021; Tax incentives to help employers create more childcare options’ Additional and … Read more

March 8 marks the start of the 4th Annual Women in Manufacturing Success Forum organized by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, the association believes that it is imperative that Canada increases the presence of women in the manufacturing sector to foster an inclusive economic recovery, given that women have been hit especially hard by the pandemic. … Read more

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) submitted on August 2nd, its pre-budget consultations submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance. Aligned with the Committee’s focus on climate change and the transition to a low-carbon, CME proposed nine recommendations to balance the environment and the economy. The full submission is available online. Call 613-292-6070.

President & CEO of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Dennis Darby issued today the following statement with regards to Buy America: “Manufacturers call on the federal government to protect their integrated manufacturing supply chains and, their ability to trade fairly with their US partners by making reciprocity in government procurement a fundamental principle of our trade practices. Canadian manufacturers … Read more

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters kicked-off national manufacturing month. CME in conjunction with BDO, is powering this month-long celebration of Canada’s largest business sector. Manufacturers from every corner of the nation will open up their doors to the public to demonstrate that the industry is not just alive and well, but at the heart of innovation … Read more

The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters released a letter signed by 15 representatives from a broad cross-section of organizations including Ian Howcroft, vice-president, Ontario, CME, announcing their support for the Energy East pipeline. “We are in agreement that Energy East is a true nation-building infrastructure project that will help Canada achieve energy independence,” said the letter. “We … Read more