A business group representing manufacturers is calling for less regulation and lower taxes as part of its policy recommendations to support a sector under threat from U.S. tariffs.
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters says whoever wins the federal election has to act decisively to reposition Canada’s economy for growth.
Chief executive Dennis Darby says the economic threats from the U.S. are a wake-up call on the need for bold changes to make it easier to invest and build in Canada.
The group notes that the sector needs significant investment to compete, as manufacturing investment per worker in the U.S. is more than three times higher than in Canada….