Eyes turn to trade-pact clock after latest U.K. government toss-up
With negotiation of a new Canada-U.K. free trade agreement set to be completed within the next 17 months, it remains to be seen what impact the new occupant of 10 Downing Street will have on the talks. The Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (TCA), which rolled over Canada’s trade deal with the European Union to […]
Innovative post-secondary solutions will help solve Canada’s tech-sector skills shortage
Canada is facing a digital skills shortage that, if left unaddressed, will present a major barrier to business growth across all sectors and industries. As corporate leaders continue facing difficulties recruiting and retaining tech talent, universities in Canada can play a vital role in leading the development and implementation of innovative post-secondary solutions that address […]
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Politics This Morning: Anand visits Poland as Russian cruise missiles hammer Ukrainian cities
Good Tuesday morning, The House and Senate are not sitting this week, and there are no committee meetings scheduled today. Most MPs will be in their ridings this week, and a few ministers are on the road. Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU spoke on the phone with Ukrainian president VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY yesterday, according to a press […]
Cheese remains sticking point in U.K. trade talks as Brits want to maintain access
Despite a Canadian proclamation that cheese won’t be a subject of negotiations during free trade discussions with the United Kingdom, the U.K. is maintaining that it will continue to push for dairy market access. Access to Canada’s supply-managed sector has been a sensitive issue for the Liberal government as market access has been distributed in […]
We all want lower prices, but not on the backs of children and slaves
When consumers, business executives, and government officials mention supply chains these days, it’s usually to lament delays, shortages, logistical conundrums, and rising prices. These are real and legitimate concerns. Everybody wants products to be delivered quickly and cheaply. But cheap goods can come at a high cost—for the children and forced labourers who make them, […]
Supply chain resiliency requires a whole-of-government approach
As Canadians know, global supply chains have been hit by a number of supply-and-demand challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing labour shortages, disruptions caused by extreme weather events, and geopolitical uncertainty stemming from Russia’s unprovoked invasion in Ukraine. As supply chains become increasingly interconnected, it’s more important than ever to ensure ours […]
British Columbia shipping port adds capacity for 200,000 more shipping containers as first phase of expansion completes
Completion of the first phase in a two-stage expansion of the Fairview Container Terminal on the West Coast of British Columbia earlier this month will support resiliency in Canada’s supply chain through the capacity to handle more than 200,000 additional shipping containers, says the president and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority. “When we […]
Supply chains aren’t going to fix themselves
Canada’s supply chain, particularly essentials like food, building materials, and consumer goods, took a beating with unrelenting disruptions that came as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, but more importantly, disruptions that came as a result of Canada’s deep commitment to extended COVID-19 restrictions and lack of agility, dexterity, and preparedness. The initial shock of […]
Commitment required to repair broken supply chain
“Supply chain” became a household word in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world emerged from the pandemic, increasing consumer demand and a slow resurgence of supply fractured global supply chains. Then in late February 2022, the illegal war in Ukraine led to even greater supply constraints, especially for critical goods like […]
