Canada-U.S. trade negotiations have been suspended, with billions of dollars in trade, Canadian businesses and Canadian jobs affected by the ongoing tariff dispute. Canadian deserve to know what happened at the negotiating table and up to the deadline. We call on the Government of Canada to release the facts surrounding the Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, including … Continued
On this episode of Canadian Innovators, host Jocelyn Bamford talks with entrepreneur and award-winning former CTV and CBC journalist Rodney Palmer, owner of Sauna Ray, a nontoxic, medical-grade far infrared sauna made in Ontario.
Rodney explains how his family’s illness in Beijing’s smog led him to redesign the sauna from scratch, why he sources nearly every component within Ontario, and how cheap Chinese imports are being sold to Canadians under fake “Made in Canada” branding.
Drawing on years as a foreign correspondent in India, the Middle East and China, he also draws parallels between what he witnessed in Beijing and what he sees in Canada today, and shares the three things he’d do as Prime Minister to grow Canadian jobs.
After promising to approve major projects at “speeds not seen in generations”, PM Mark Carney has backtracked on yet another of his commitments by stating he will be slowing down the major project approval process because the original plan to table legislation before Parliament rises for the summer has angered First Nations and civil society organizations.
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused proposed 50% tariffs as trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. continue. While the pause offers a bit of relief for industry leaders, many questions remain about which products could still be impacted and what the final deal will look like. Todd Stafford, President of Northern Cables, joins us from Brockville, Ontario to discuss the potential impact on Canadian businesses and suppliers who rely on U.S. trade.
Ves Sobot, senior board member of CCMBC joins Marc Patrone speaking to how Canadian manufacturers are under pressure as the U.S. trade war continues. Ves Sobot says ” Remember this is a trillion dollar friendship with America, to turn the taps off that quickly is awfully dangerous. It would be cataclysmic. It would be like … Continued
On this episode of Canadian Innovators, host Jocelyn Bamford welcomes back former Liberal cabinet minister Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, to unpack the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) the little-known organization co-created by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Dan explains how GFANZ pressures banks and insurers to restrict capital to businesses that don’t comply with net-zero targets, what that means for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises, and his candid advice on the Canada–U.S. trade relationship.
After promising to approve major projects at “speeds not seen in generations”, PM Mark Carney has backtracked on yet another of his commitments by stating he will be slowing down the major project approval process because the original plan to table legislation before Parliament rises for the summer has angered First Nations and civil society organizations.
Alberta’s oil industry faces a crucial challenge: maintain economic prosperity while addressing environmental concerns. In this episode of Canadian Innovators, host Jocelyn Bamford welcomes back Brian Gould, Chair & CEO of Aspen Leaf Energy Ltd., to discuss his innovative approach to revitalizing historic Alberta oil fields. Gould shares insights on the trilateral MOU, carbon capture pathways, and the alarming trend of manufacturers heading south. As trade talks with the U.S. heat up, can Canada find a balance between economic growth and environmental responsibility?
As trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. escalate, small businesses on both sides of the border brace for impact. On this episode of Canadian Innovators, host Jocelyn Bamford welcomes Dimpee Brar, founder of the 49th Parallel Project, to discuss how these trade talks are affecting Canadian jobs and economic security. Born out of concern over the potential fallout from these negotiations, Brar’s initiative aims to bolster Canada’s economic resilience.
On this episode of Canadian Innovators, host Jocelyn Bamford speaks with Chris Horgan, VP of Operations at XL Tool, about the state of Canadian manufacturing, the push into defense and nuclear sectors, the impact of U.S. tariffs, Canada’s trade relationship with the United States, and growing concerns about foreign competition.
Chris shares insights from the front lines of manufacturing, discusses XL Tool’s recent Control Goods certification, and explains what Canadian manufacturers need to remain competitive in an increasingly complex global economy.