Category: Insights Canada

Canada’s electricity demand is projected to more than double by 2050, with generation trajectories ranging from 1,000 to 1,800 terawatt-hours1. This is driven by the electrification of major industries and large-scale, energy-intensive initiatives, which are already transforming the country’s energy planning landscape. Nuclear power is increasingly regarded as the only viable, reliable, zero-emission source capable…

As Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing sector enters 2026, it faces a paradox that most executives already feel but rarely see quantified: sales are growing while volume is falling. Farm Credit Canada forecasts a 0.8% rise in manufacturing sales this year, yet volumes are estimated to decline by a further 0.7%, marking the fourth consecutive…

The Canadian automotive sector is experiencing a significant transformation as electric vehicles (EVs) transition from a niche to a necessity. While this shift brings immense opportunities, it also presents a challenge: reconfiguring traditional production systems to meet the fast and flexible demands of EV manufacturing. Lean manufacturing offers a proven path forward. By eliminating waste,…

As the global economy changes and adapts, relocating factories has become a key strategy for many companies. Canada offers a unique combination of advantages that can optimize supply chains and increase resilience, since it is one of the most attractive destinations for factory relocation. The country’s proximity to the United States, well-developed infrastructure, and stable…

Canada’s aerospace industry is approaching a pivotal altitude, one where turbulence is not just expected but built into the structure. At the heart of this disruption lies a knowledge and workforce problem. A wave of retiring skilled professionals is eroding decades of institutional expertise, while younger replacements remain too few and too underprepared to fill…