Category: Information

  • Opportunities in Canadian shipbuilding.

    Opportunities in Canadian shipbuilding.

    Canada is a maritime nation with the world’s longest coastline, linking the Atlantic, Arctic, and Pacific oceans. Export and import activities through marine shipping play an essential role in Canada’s (and the world’s) supply chains. As of December 2023, Canada has about 210 commercially registered fleets made up of vessels that weigh 1,000 gross tonnage…

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  • Your best 30 seconds ever.

    Your best 30 seconds ever.

    It’s time to take another look at the ‘elevator pitch.’ These short briefs are often targeted toward new graduates looking to land a good job with a reputable company. But they’re really an important tool for small business owners, too. According to WordStream: An elevator pitch is a short promotional speech or written blurb presented…

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  • Automation in Canadian construction.

    Automation in Canadian construction.

    Canada’s construction sector is one of the biggest contributors to the national economy, representing approximately 7.4% of (and contributing $151 billion to) the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). It encompasses many activities, including residential, non-residential, infrastructure, and industrial construction. In recent years, the sector has been characterized by strong demand for infrastructure projects, sustainability, and…

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  • Wisconsin’s 2025 mission participants.

    Wisconsin’s 2025 mission participants.

    Trade missions are very important; small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are significant contributors to any economy, and accessing new markets is a good way to keep them strong. Wisconsin’s 2025 Global Trade Mission: Canada will run from April 6 to 11, with stops in Vancouver, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta, allowing participants to learn about –…

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  • Tariffs are in place.

    Tariffs are in place.

    On March 4, the US imposed tariffs of 25% on Canadian goods and 10% on Canadian energy exports bound for the US. (A previously-announced 25% tariff on aluminum and steel is expected to take effect on March 12.) In response, the Government of Canada announced retaliatory measures featuring a 25% tariff on $30 billion in…

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  • Canada’s supplemented food sector.

    Canada’s supplemented food sector.

    According to Tree of Life, “Health is top of mind for many Canadians, with 45% adopting a forward-looking outlook on their personal and always looking for ways to improve their health.” Consequently, they are taking actionable steps in multiple ways, including tried-and-true methods – getting more sleep, exercise, water, vitamins, and whole foods, while reducing sugar…

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