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Canada’s Arctic investments.

We’ve already had a look at some of the infrastructure investments included in Canada’s 2025 federal budget. Those investments also included specifics for Canada’s Arctic and are worthy of a deeper dive. The $1 billion Arctic Infrastructure Fund will support dual-use transportation projects (civilian/community and defence) that boost regional economic development and connect Northern and…
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Trade show prep tips.

By now you’ve seen our trade show schedules for March, April, and May. We continually endorse trade shows as gateways to a new market, but getting the most out of your preferred event does take some preparation. So we’ve put together some tips and resources to help you get the most out of trade shows.…
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Let’s look at the Competition Bureau.

It’s a good day to examine the Competition Bureau – what it does, and why companies entering the Canadian market should know about it. The Competition Bureau Canada is “an independent law enforcement agency that protects and promotes competition for the benefit of Canadian consumers and businesses.” The Bureau enforces Canada’s Competition Act – a…
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Building loyal Canadian customers.

Canadians love their loyalty programs. The relationship started in 1958 with the introduction of Canadian Tire money, and loyalty-program love has blossomed over the decades. (We’ve addressed the country’s loyalty to – well, ‘loyalty’ – in earlier posts.) Studies identifying the characteristics of Canadian loyalty program members have found that: Loyalty programs enable retailers to…
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What’s on May ’26.

The groundhogs have spoken; we might not be done with winter just yet, but we can look ahead to the spring trade show schedule. Trade shows are a great way to make connections in – and learn more about – new market sectors. We’ve already posted what’s on in February, March, and April, so this…
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Opportunities in Canada’s infrastructure.

Canada’s 2025 federal budget promises unprecedented, large-scale investments focused on national infrastructure. In short, the budget outlines a $115 billion investment (over five years) for major 21st-century infrastructure, including: Budget 2025 also includes the Build Communities Strong Fund, committing $51 billion over 10 years (starting in 2026-27 and including previously committed funds) to support local…
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