The new set of recommendations announced by the government-appointed Expert Panel on Business Taxation would, if implemented, boost British Columbia to a level playing field with other jurisdictions across the country, but fall short of establishing the province as a world-class destination for manufacturing investment, according to Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME). CME B.C., vice … Read more
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters and the British Columbia Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation announced the 30th anniversary of the BC Export Awards with a call for nominations. The annual awards honour BC's top businesses leading the charge in bringing the province's expertise to world markets – from manufacturing to clean technology, infrastructure to agri-foods, … Read more
Forty-seven national industry groups representing more than 100,000 companies from across Canada are calling on the federal government to step back on its proposed changes to the Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credit, citing damaging effects to the country's manufacturing sector and its overall innovation performance. In a letter to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty … Read more
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters is joining federal ministers across the country to highlight the important benefits of concluding negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union. According to Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters president and CEO Jayson Myers Canada and the EU have an historic opportunity to reduce barriers to trade, … Read more
A second set of community forums beginning in May 2012 will help exporting and export-ready manufacturers in Southern Ontario access up to $75,000 in financial support for product and process improvements. Hosted by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), the 11 free workshops are designed to connect companies with the information and resources necessary to take … Read more
According to Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters the government's resource development plan will not only ensure environmentally responsible growth in Canada's resource sector, it will create the certainty required to boost investment, generate business and create job opportunities throughout the manufacturing, technology and service industries. Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters president Jayson Myers said the CME strongly … Read more
Investing in workplace safety helps manufacturers sharpen their competitive edge and opens the door to new business: that's the message being delivered at the second instalment of a new workshop series, designed to prepare small and medium-sized enterprises to access supplier opportunities in 'megaprojects' across Atlantic Canada. Hosted by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters, Ready, Set, … Read more
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters announced a strategic business alliance with Leading Boards Inc., a Montreal-based board management software company. Leading Boards Portal is a new service offered by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters to the association's membership, who will benefit from preferred rates and a significant reduction in their costs of board management, in addition to … Read more
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters said budget 2012 establishes an enviable position for Canada in terms of overall fiscal management, containing a number of measures supported by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters that will strengthen business growth. Canadian Manufacturers said Exporters is concerned that proposed changes to the scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) tax credit will … Read more
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters is urging government leaders to balance fiscal responsibility with renewed support for business competitiveness and innovation in the 2012 federal budget. With public sector operating cuts expected to approach $10 billion, industry is appealing to policymakers to invest in strategic programs that will sustain economic growth and create jobs at a … Read more
