• Tariffs 101.

    Tariffs 101.

    Today’s trade friction began in March 2025, yet in the fall of 2026, we still find some confusion about what tariffs are and how they affect consumers. To address this, we decided now is a good time to define tariffs, explain why they’re used, and how they affect prices and inflation. First: what are tariffs?…

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  • What’s on December ’26.

    What’s on December ’26.

    We’re posting for the last month of 2026; where did the year go? December is a quiet month (see below), but there’s a lot happening across Canada this fall. You can also check the trade (and consumer) show schedules for September, October, and November and get your agenda in place. (Be sure to check our trade…

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  • Canada’s 3D visualization market.

    Canada’s 3D visualization market.

    The future looks good for 3D visualization in Canada. The country’s 3D rendering market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4% between 2026 and 2033. Revenue is projected to reach USD $1.414 billion by 2033. (For comparison, revenue was USD $350 million in 2025.) Canada accounted for 7.2% of…

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  • Agri-food in Canada.

    Agri-food in Canada.

    Canada’s agri-food sector is a significant contributor to its GDP, generating over $150 billion annually (and with over $100 billion exported). A wide variety of commodity crops, oilseeds, livestock, fish and seafood, orchards, and greenhouse-grown crops comprise the highly diverse Canadian agricultural sector. Food and beverage processors, distributors, and retailers also contribute significantly to the…

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  • We’re trade mission ready.

    We’re trade mission ready.

    The bags are packed, meetings are set, and we’re ready for next week’s WFBB trade mission to Vancouver and Calgary! To recap: we’ve been working with AHP International to represent Germany’s Economic Development Agency Brandenburg (WFBB), and introduce German companies from the clean energy, circular materials, advanced manufacturing, and 3D visualization sectors to Western Canada…

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  • What’s on November ’26.

    What’s on November ’26.

    Summer vacations are winding down; have your set your trade show schedule yet? There’s a lot happening across Canada this fall, and November’s agenda is full of events covering the energy, agricultural, coffee, and grocery sectors (and more), and now is the perfect time to see what’s happening and get your schedule in place. Below…

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