Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters

Great event last week in Ottawa, the second annual North American Manufacturing Conference hosted by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. Many industry leaders shared their perspective and insight about common challenges facing Canada, the US, and Mexico's manufacturing sector such as talent, current workforce, and economic trade. #Manufacturing

President-elect Trump’s proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports would have major consequences for North American manufacturing, disrupting supply chains and driving up costs for businesses and consumers on both sides of the border, and harming US manufacturers – and consumers – in the process. Dennis Darby, President & CEO of CME, has warned about the potential harm these measures could bring to our deeply integrated economies. At the North American Manufacturing Conference, a dynamic media panel featuring Paul Wells, Doug Palmer (Politico), Enrique de la Madrid Cordero and Vassy Kapelos (CTV’s Chief Political Correspondent), tackled the political and economic forces shaping trade policy. The conversation focused on the need for collaboration to protect the sector's competitiveness and economic stability and was recorded for The Paul Wells Show Podcast. Manufacturers must remain engaged, advocating for trade policies that support the seamless integration that drives our shared success. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gd7jDftN

New tariffs on cross-border trade would have a devastating impact on manufacturers, workers and consumers in both Canada and the United States. This is truly a lose-lose proposition. Canada’s exports to the U.S. are primarily materials and inputs used by American businesses to manufacture other products. Imposing tariffs wouldn’t just harm Canada’s economy—it would also hurt U.S. manufacturers by increasing their costs and disrupting the deeply integrated supply chains that make North American manufacturing globally competitive. The economic relationship between Canada and the U.S. is enormous, with $2.5 billion in goods crossing the border every day in 2023. Of that, 75 per cent consisted of manufactured goods, underscoring just how critical this partnership is for the prosperity of both nations. President-elect Trump has made it clear that he wants U.S. manufacturing to grow and thrive. These tariffs would have the opposite effect. CME is working closely with the federal government in Canada and with our partners at the U.S. National Association of Manufacturers to ensure the new administration and other decision-makers fully understand the consequences of this proposal. We believe Canada and the U.S. must work together on policies that support the growth of manufacturing while strengthening our shared economic and national security and not pursuing policies that will undoubtedly harm U.S. manufacturers, in addition to Canadian businesses and workers. https://lnkd.in/eYWtqBeC

Congratulations to CME's newest board members, Pierre Sein Pyun, Vice President, Government Affairs with Bombardier, Jackie Choquette, Head, Government Affairs for 3M Canada and David Llewellyn, Chief Strategic Officer at STEMCELL Technologies. We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome their time and talent to CME's national board.

A new survey from the NAM, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and CONCAMIN (CONFEDERACIÓN DE CÁMARAS INDUSTRIALES, MÉXICO) finds North American manufacturers overwhelmingly support USMCA. Ahead of this year's North American Manufacturing Conference, NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons joined CNN International to discuss the survey and the essential role of trade for manufacturers' success.

A successful North American Manufacturing Conference rolled through Ottawa this week. Our survey conducted in Canada, Mexico and the US could not be clearer - 94% of manufacturers agree CUSMA is integral to their supply chains. https://lnkd.in/g35K6CmX At the conclusion of our trilateral conference, our sectors are united and determined to tell the story to all decision makers about the need to extend the agreement. But let’s be honest, organizing events like these does not happen on its own. It takes years of consistent advocacy to get the opportunity, blood, sweat and tears to execute the logistics (thinking of you Jill Knaggs and Ryan Greer) and yes, financial resources. If you manufacture in Canada, rely on continued access to the US and Mexico markets and are not a member of CME, YOUR national trade association, please DM me or visit this link to correct that: https://lnkd.in/gBi_Akj4 It will give us the resources we need to keep the advocacy going as we prepare for the next conference in Mexico City next year, and the CUSMA review in 2026. Thank you all travelling members of CME Ontario, National Association of Manufacturers - NAM and CONCAMIN (CONFEDERACIÓN DE CÁMARAS INDUSTRIALES, MÉXICO), our sponsors, Canadian officials who took time to meet and finally, Ambassador Cohen for welcoming us into his home. Jay Timmons Dennis Darby P.Eng., ICD.D Patrick Oland Brendan Marshall Elise Maheu Rob Wildeboer Dave McHattie Geoff Evans John Mplias Patrick Dalzell, CFA Fittipauld Lourenco James White Dennis Dussin Scott MacKenzie Darryl Spector, P.Eng., PMP Caroline Hughes Marlene Chamandy Lisa M. Marcuzzi (she/her/hers) Sabrina Sotiriu Jay Hamilton Dela Karimi Bob Ruggieri, P. Eng. Melissa Onafrychuk Sandra Buckler Ron Harper, P.Eng., C.Dir. 🇨🇦 François-Philippe Champagne Mary Ng Vassy Kapelos Doug Palmer Enrique de la Madrid Cordero Paul Wells Andrew Ahrendt LEED AP Brendan Sweeney David Morley Anne Stevenson

Lots of North American trade talk with 🇨🇦Dennis Darby P.Eng., ICD.D and 🇺🇸 Jay Timmons on CBC Power & Politics this hour ⬇️

Canadian and US manufacturing association leaders talk trade, Trump, and the future of North Americans most important economic sector tonight on Power & Politics with CME’s Dennis Darby P.Eng., ICD.D and NAM’s Jay Timmons. #trade #mfg #cdnpoli

As we kickoff the second annual North American Manufacturing Conference in Ottawa, Canada, NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons outlines how we can work to strengthen economic ties between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. w/ Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and CONCAMIN (CONFEDERACIÓN DE CÁMARAS INDUSTRIALES, MÉXICO) Photo by David Bohrer / National Assoc. of Manufacturers

A full room at the North American manufacturing conference in Ottawa as reps from Canada, the US and Mexico gather to talk #trade, supply chains, and the importance of our integrated North American #manufacturing platform.