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Whether singular or plural, the idea of putting more Canadian — or more Canadians! — into home construction is at the heart of a television show concept developed by Richard Darveau, CEO of the “Well Made Here” program, and submitted this week for consideration to Minister Mélanie Joly.Read more
The Mark Carney government is determined to eliminate all barriers to trade between provinces—an issue identified by manufacturers who participated in the Well Made Here survey a few weeks ago. The President and CEO shares some key information here to help understand the challenge, while also reminding us why, over the decades, certain provincial governments considered such protections necessary.Read more
Intern Rachel Blondeau concluded her reports with a series of activity proposals that the Well Made Here management team and board of directors will be considering in the coming weeks.Read more
Sell More, Depend Less: Canadian Manufacturers’ Intentions Are Becoming Clearer Following Our Survey
A renewed interest in interprovincial sales, a continued—albeit cautious—attraction to the U.S. market due to its size and proximity, an ambition to triple online sales, and a strong desire to reduce dependence on the U.S. and China for components and raw materials. These are the key trends revealed by the recent survey conducted among manufacturers participating in the Well Made Here program.Read more
The leadership of Well Made Here asked the five parties running in the federal election to share their commitments on housing, construction, and local purchasing.Read more