Supply Chains

• 40% of Canadian industries ‘highly vulnerable’ to supply shocks: StatCan

  Forty per cent of Canadian industries are 'highly vulnerable' to external demand and supply shocks, Statistics Canada says in a new report.

  Economy

  Mar 15
  
• ‘Product of USA’ meat labels could disrupt supply chains, Ottawa argues

  Ottawa and some the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry and eggs could disrupt supply chains.

  Politics

  Mar 12
  
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• Canada watchdog probes Ralph Lauren over alleged forced Uyghur labour

  Ottawa's corporate-ethics watchdog announced an investigation into Ralph Lauren over the alleged use of forced labour in its supply chains, while putting a mining firm on notice.

  Politics

  Aug 16, 2023
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• Canada a ‘dumping ground’ for products made by forced labour, Ottawa promises crackdown

  Seamus O'Regan Jr. made the announcement to mark the United Nations annual World Day Against Child Labour, meant to raise awareness about forced labour practices.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2023
• Canada is pushing ahead on ‘friendshoring’. What that means for trade 

  This year's budget reveals the federal Liberals envision Canada relying more on its allies for trade in the future, economists and geopolitical experts say.

  Politics

  Apr 1, 2023
• U.K. food shortage: Grocers place limits on salad fixings as shelves go bare

  Social media has been awash with pictures of empty fruit and vegetable shelves in U.K. supermarkets, with tomatoes in particular short supply.

  World

  Feb 22, 2023
• NFI Group getting $50-million loan from Manitoba government

  The Winnipeg-based bus manufacturer says the loan will help it keep up output amid supply chain challenges.

  Economy

  Dec 23, 2022
• Winnipeg’s NFI Group talks supply chain issues, financial losses

  NFI Group vice-president of Strategy and Investor Relations Stephen King told 680 CJOB Tuesday morning a lack of specialty parts is making it harder to complete orders on time.

  Economy

  Oct 25, 2022
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• Canada announces plans to ease regulations bogging down supply chains

  Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra said $17 million will go toward tightening rail, marine and air transportation so goods can be shipped and delivered in a timely manner.

  Economy

  Oct 13, 2022
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• U.S. says new talks over Canadian lumber tariffs hinge on addressing trade concerns

  Katherine Tai told U.S. lawmakers a new agreement requires the Canadian government to address U.S. concerns that its policies amount to subsidies for Canadian producers.

  Economy

  Jun 22, 2022