This afternoon I met with CME-MEC to listen to their concerns about the blockades. Those disruptions caused many of them to have longer delays, additional costs and even layoffs. This will have an impact on Canadian workers as well as consumers.

Border blockades are like level 5 hurricanes for #manufacturers right now. CME and CTA wrote to urge Justin Trudeau and Premiers to take urgent action. Read our letter here: cme-mec.ca/wp-content/upl…

Fantastic investment news from Ontario Government today: bit.ly/3BnQXA7 CME is proud to have played a role in helping ArcelorMittalDofasco secure investment supports from both the federal and provincial governments. Doug Ford Victor Fedeli Greg Rickford Mathew Wilson

Are you affected by supply chain disruptions? Let your voice be heard by filling out our survey: survey.zohopublic.com/zs/MZBUCF Your feedback will help us gain a greater understanding of the major supply chain issues affecting Canadian manufacturers.

With the participation of industry experts like Victor Fedeli, Dennis A. Darby, Mathew Wilson, and Barb Stegemann, our first annual #OntarioMade awards event is not to be missed! Celebrate the best of Ontario's manufacturers and retailers - register here: bit.ly/3FXzRtK

Congratulations to the winners of the Inaugural Ontario Made Awards - BlissDough, Brown's Concrete Products Ltd, Grey Jay Sales & Distribution, & The Market Shoppe! Get to know the winners: bit.ly/3HcL5Ln

We need to change the narrative surrounding the skilled trades and manufacturing sector. “The pandemic has given us permission to do things differently. [...] We need more young people and women to see the skilled trades as a first choice career.” - Minister Carla Qualtrough

Manufacturers are very disappointed that work stoppages at CP Rail were not avoided. This is bad news for supply chains - the federal government must intervene. Seamus O'Regan Jr #cdnpoli

Congratulations to CME-MEC member Stellantis North America on this historic investment. With CME's focus on helping companies scale up their operations in Canada, we couldn't be happier to see this investment position Canada as a global leader in the EV #manufacturing supply chain.

CME estimates the cost of supply chain disruptions to the Canadian economy over the past two years at roughly $10 billion. We’re asking the government to invest more to be able to streamline the process and reduce delays. Chrystia Freeland #cdnpoli #budget2022 globalnews.ca/news/8740209/c…

Adopting hydrogen is a critical part of manufacturers' ability to transition to #netzero. CME looks forward to working with government to harness the economic opportunities to manufacture the technologies for the energy of the future. @ToddSmithPC David Piccini

New! Based on three pillars – workforce, business costs, and scale up, Manufacturing Now: Ontario Manufacturers’ Platform for Prosperity, outlines a provincial strategy to restore our sector’s leading position. Learn more: bit.ly/3L550i5 #ManufacturingNow

Labour and skills shortages are the most pressing challenges for #manufacturers today. For workers of tomorrow to be trained and to fill current labour shortages, an integrated labour strategy must be created. Learn more: bit.ly/3L550i5 #ManufacturingNow #onpoli

Based on modelling developed by the US Tax Foundation, and compared to a CME member, the total Ontario tax burden was 18% of pre-tax profits, versus 6.3% in Ohio. Learn how lowering business costs is essential for Ontario's manufacturers: bit.ly/3L550i5 #ManufacturingNow

“The province’s commitment to create an advanced manufacturing strategy is critical for Ontario’s prosperity and growth for the next generation.” - Dennis A. Darby #ONpoli #ONBudget cme-mec.ca/blog/2022-prov…

As 2022 elxn kicks off, there's bipartisan consensus that ON needs a manufacturing strategy to build EVs and goods of the future. Thanks to Doug Ford and Andrea Horwath for their commitment. We call on all parties to follow. #ManufacturingNow #onpoli tinyurl.com/5cs96wv2

As Ontario seeks to turn the page on the COVID-19 pandemic, #manufacturers need predictability. They need to know that workers will fill shifts and vacancies. Ontario manufacturers need a strategy: bit.ly/3L550i5 #ManufacturingNow

As high as this number is, it is the tip of the iceberg. Skill shortages range from shop-floor labourers to skilled technicians and senior executives - serious impediments to growth. A comprehensive labour force strategy must be created: bit.ly/3L550i5 #ManufacturingNow

Stay up-to-date! CME releases monthly economic analysis reports tailored specifically to help manufacturers make informed decisions. Subscribe today to receive our reports straight in your inbox: cme-mec.ca/register-to-re…

Dennis A. Darby welcomes CME Members to our #OntarioElection2022 Manufacturing Town Hall Event - discussing the future of our sector and how we need government as a true partner to create an advanced manufacturing strategy. #ManufacturingNow #ONPoli