The Four Pillars of Manufacturing Success, Part 2: Investing in Innovation

Canada is the smallest country of the G7 nations, which makes it difficult to compete at scale with some of our trading partners -- particularly our neighbours to the south. We need a little help to stay competitive, but is it government’s role to fill that gap? What can government do with help Canadian businesses compete globally? Manufacturers need investments and incentives not handouts to remain competitive. Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is working to ensure that happens. 
Matt Poirier, senior director of National Policy and Government Relations at CME shares his perspective on how government can spur growth in the manufacturing sector through strategic investment and economic incentives for business.  

The Four pillars

• Develop a skilled workforce through effective immigration and skills development policies. 
• Drive innovation and investment in advanced manufacturing technologies 
• Increase domestic manufacturing production and exports.
• Assist industry in adapting to Canada’s climate change challenges. 

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