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CME first Canadian business association to present to a US Congressional Committee
May 16, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) - Canada's largest trade and industry association - today becomes the first Canadian business association ...
CME congratulates Clark on reelection, calls for enhanced cooperation to boost BC manufacturing and exporting 
May 15, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) – Canada’s largest trade and industry association – congratulates Premier Christy Clark...
CME congratulates Clark on reelection, calls for enhanced cooperation to boost BC manufacturing and exporting
May 15, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) – Canada’s largest trade and industry association – congratulates Premier Christy Clark and the British Co...
Promote yourself as one of Canada's Best in 20/20's upcoming issue
May 14, 2013
The July-August issue of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters’ award-winning magazine, 20/20, is a showcase celebrating the best Canada has to offe...
Deeper business-to-business ties between Canadian and European firms will create good jobs, economic growth and greater long-term prosperity for workers and families here at home
May 10, 2013
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today celebrated Europe Day by marking Canada's e...
CME signs on with Safety Services Manitoba
May 09, 2013
CME is now partnered with Safety Services Manitoba to introduce safety programming to CME's training offerings. Safety Services Manitoba is a not for ...
Deeper business-to-business ties between Canadian and European firms will create good jobs, economic growth and greater long-term prosperity for workers and families here at home
May 09, 2013
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today celebrated Europe Day by marking Canada'...
New focus on applied research will help National Research Council address social, economic challenges: CME
May 08, 2013
The federal government’s plan to refocus the NRC on applied research announced yesterday will allow it to concentrate on solutions to critical issu...
USDA suggests new fees at Canada-U.S. border; sequestration to blame
May 06, 2013
WASHINGTON - Canadian manufacturers fear even more fees may be looming at the Canada-U.S. border as the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends reve...
Ontario budget underscores the importance of manufacturing: CME
May 02, 2013
Today's provincial budget from the new Ontario government is a positive step forward in revitalizing the province's manufacturing sector, but more ...
Rise in manufacturing contributes to overall real GDP increase in February 2013
April 30, 2013
Manufacturing output grew to 0.8 per cent in February 2013, following a 0.6 per cent gain the month prior. Increases were seen primarily in th...
Canadian manufacturers prefer hiring Canadians first, but foreign workers critical to bridging gaps
April 29, 2013
Manufacturers across the country continue to rely primarily on Canadian talent to meet changing labour demands, however temporary foreign workers (...
Border-fee idea doesn't fly
April 23, 2013
Manitoba business leaders have universally condemned a proposal that could lead to Canadian travellers being charged a fee to cross at U.S.land border...
BC Safety Authority - Key Regulatory Equipment Considerations
April 22, 2013
On Friday, April 19th, Doug Bramley of the BC Safety Authority gave an overview of the considerations that any manufacturing facility should be aware ...
CME issues joint comments to US State Department in support of Keystone XL pipeline
April 22, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), Canada's largest trade and industry association, and the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) file...
The role of custom tariffs in Canada’s economy
April 18, 2013
By Jayson Myers, President & CEO, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
There has been much debate recently over the federal government's decision to...
Foreign Worker Recruitment Mission
April 16, 2013
Hello Manitoba Employers,
Manitoba Immigration is in the midst of organizing a meeting for employers interested in joining the Province of Manitoba i...
Western Canadian Shipbuilding Symposium
April 12, 2013
Strengthening Western Canada’s Shipbuilding Industry
Minister Yelich and Parliamentary Secretary Saxton attended Western Canada’s Shipb...
Western Canadian Shipbuilding Symposium - Information and Presentations
April 12, 2013
Strengthening Western Canada’s Shipbuilding Industry
Minister Yelich and Parliamentary Secretary Saxton attended Western Canada’s...
Employment down slightly in March but higher than same time last year
April 11, 2013
The number of full-time workers dropped by 55,000 in March, but employment is still 1.2 per cent higher than what it was at the same time in 2...
Average weekly earnings for industry increase in January 2013
March 27, 2013
Average weekly earnings of non-farm payroll employees across Canada outpaced the national average with manufacturing increasing by two per cen...
Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2013 budget delivers for manufacturers and exporters
March 26, 2013
The 2013 Newfoundland and Labrador budget tabled today by the provincial government will boost important investments to spur economic growth and ...
Newfoundland and Labrador’s 2013 budget delivers for manufacturers and exporters
March 26, 2013
The 2013 Newfoundland and Labrador budget tabled today by the provincial government will boost important investments to spur economic growth a...
Budget 2013 boosts Canadian manufacturing, economic competitiveness: CME
March 21, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME), the country's largest trade and industry association, applauds the federal budget tabled today by the G...
Investments in labour, skills development highlight a stay-the-course provincial budget: Saskatchewan manufacturers
March 20, 2013
New investments aimed at helping companies bridge the growing labour gap are a welcomed boost for business competitiveness in the province, but t...
More than half of the manufacturing sector posted decreased sales in January
March 19, 2013
According to Statistics Canada’s Monthly Survey of Manufacturing for January, sales dropped 0.2 per cent to 48 billion – the fourth decline in...
CME recommends reform to Temporary Foreign Worker program
March 18, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) submitted a letter to the federal Minister of Citizenship and Immigration and the Minister of Human Resour...
CME and other business groups urge government to hasten CETA
March 13, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), along with Canada's other leading business groups, is urging the federal government to hasten the process...
$250-million investment in General Motors to bring new products, more efficient production
March 11, 2013
General Motors announced a $250-million investment in the CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario on Friday, which will be used to install flexib...
High-quality TPP needs to be concluded sooner than later, urged businesses
March 08, 2013
CME, in conjunction with various international trade and business organizations, is calling for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) to come to a su...
Saskatchewan job numbers shine spotlight on economic success, labour challenges facing industry
March 08, 2013
REGINA (March 8, 2013) – New job numbers released today show Saskatchewan is enjoying the lowest unemployment rate in the country at 3.8 per cent, ...
CME Update on federal funding, the sequester and Buy American
March 07, 2013
How much does the government have to spend
You will have received information last week about the US sequestration of the federal budget. ...
Supplier Readiness Workshop #5: Ready, Set, Go...the Business Side of Growing your Business
March 07, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (Nova Scotia Division) announces a key Workshop for Wednesday, March 20th, in partnership with McInnes Cooper.
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Scheduled dates for Halifax and Truro have been postponed
March 06, 2013
TeamTime™ Lean workshops for Halifax (March 12 & 13) and Truro (March 13 & 14) have been postponed. Please stay tuned for future dates....
Statistics Canada confirms the benefits of lower corporate income tax rates
March 06, 2013
The federal and provincial corporate income tax rate reductions that have taken place in recent years have had a positive result on government reve...
New CME-EDC partnership will help exporters expand their business abroad
March 04, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), the country's largest trade and industry association, and Export Development Canada (EDC), Canada's expor...
TeamTime™ Program Focuses on Solving the Puzzle of Workplace Participation
March 01, 2013
HALIFAX, March 1, 2013 – Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), Nova Scotia Division is committed to helping Maritime manufacturers and s...
New anti-counterfeiting legislation good for Canadian economy, manufacturers: CME
March 01, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) – Canada’s largest trade and industry association – is applauding new legislation introduced today in the ...
CME, CERC and Baker & McKenzie release guide for Canada-US business travellers
February 27, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), the Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC) and Baker & McKenzie have released a joint document outli...
Deadline nears for US budget negotiations; sequestration could mean longer border delays, slower US economic recovery: CME
February 25, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is closely watching whether US lawmakers will take steps to avert the March 1 sequestration deadline, and ...
Canadian Manufacturing Coalition urges federal government to make manufacturing top budget priority
February 20, 2013
In a letter to the prime minister, the executive leadership from 42 of Canada's manufacturing associations urges the federal government to consider...
Manufacturing must be top priority in next Ontario budget: CME
February 19, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), Canada's largest trade and industry association, is applauding today's speech from the throne for its ren...
Manufacturing sales decline in December 2012
February 15, 2013
According to Statistics Canada's monthly survey of manufacturing for December 2012, sales declined to $48 billion, representing the largest drop si...
Lower business taxes generate jobs: CME
January 30, 2013
Lower business tax rates have played an important role in supporting Canada's economic recovery, creating jobs and spurring investment, according t...
CME and The Funding Portal join forces to improve access to financing opportunities for Canadian manufacturers
January 23, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), Canada's largest trade and industry association, announced today a new strategic partnership with The Fun...
Auto Innovation Fund investment in Southern Ontario to fuel manufacturing jobs and innovation
January 23, 2013
The federal government today announced a major investment in Toyota Motors Manufacturing Canada in Southern Ontario that will fuel economic gr...
Michelin and Nova Scotia invest $73 million in manufacturing jobs
January 17, 2013
Michelin Canada and the Nova Scotia provincial government announced today the investment of $73 million in the province's Waterville truck tire plant ...
Michelin and Nova Scotia to provide $73 million investment in manufacturing jobs
January 17, 2013
Michelin Canada and the provincial government of Nova Scotia today announced the investment of $73 million in the province's Waterville truck tire ...
Canadians with disabilities a productive part of our workforce: CME
January 16, 2013
In response to today's release of a new report from the government and private sector on finding employment solutions for people with disabili...
Canada’s increase of low-value shipment threshold to speed up border trade and efficiency
January 08, 2013
In response to today's announcement that Canada will increase the price limit for low-value courier-transported goods to move through the Canada-US...
Orbite Aluminae Inc. named as national winner of the 2012 Regional Awards for New Technology
January 04, 2013
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) in collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC ...
CME welcomes announcement of Automotive Innovation Fund renewal
January 04, 2013
Today's announcement by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of a $250-million investment to extend the Automation Innovation Fund represents an important...
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