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Cybercrime hits new peaks in Canada
Wisconsin companies offering cybersecurity products or services may find opportunities in the Canadian market.
Canada steps up efforts to add electric vehicle charging stations nationwide
A new report cites the need for rapid deployment of charging stations across the country, with both public and private involvement.
Canada lays out a national strategy to combat climate change
Wisconsin companies involved in infrastructure, clean water technology, cooling technology, or wildfire preparedness could find opportunities for their products and services.
Canadians are paying more attention to their health post-pandemic
Increased demand in Canada for healthy, natural and organic foods could offer more opportunities for Wisconsin food manufacturers and suppliers.
Canada boosts plans for clean energy production
As Canada adds green hydrogen and green ammonia projects, Wisconsin renewable energy companies may find opportunities to collaborate.
Canada embraces vertical farming as a growing field
Wisconsin businesses offering products and technologies related to vertical farming may find opportunities with Canadian partners.
September 1, 2022
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Agriculture / Timber, Food and Beverage
Canada’s hospitals need new medical imaging machines
A report says too many of Canada’s CT and MRI machines are more than 10 years old and must be replaced, and that opens the possibility for Wisconsin companies in the medical imaging industry to step in.
Canada’s video game industry draws high scores
Wisconsin companies offering goods and services to the video game sector may find opportunities in the Canadian market.
Home building is poised to surge in Ontario province
Wisconsin companies offering goods and services to the construction industry may find opportunities in Canada.
Canada focuses on critical minerals in its roadmap for clean technology
The province of Manitoba is a key source of minerals used to manufacture renewable energy and other clean technology components, and Wisconsin companies involved in the mining industry may find opportunities there.
Canada invests in broadband fiber optics
Canada’s government sees broadband as an impetus for innovation and a necessity for its people, and Wisconsin companies in that sector could benefit from the demand for such technology.
Automation gains ground in Canadian factories
Wisconsin companies offering automation-related products or services may find opportunities in in several Canadian market sectors.
Canada proposes a ban on single-use plastics
The Canadian government has released a draft proposal and will follow up with guidance for businesses on how to adapt their products to avoid using plastics that cannot be recycled.
New trade pact adds leniency for online shopping across the Canadian border
E-commerce has generated many opportunities, and understanding customs' minimum value guidelines can provide opportunities for further access to the Canadian market.
Sleep product industry awakens in Canada
Wisconsin businesses offering products designed to improve sleep quality may find opportunities in Canada.
High-speed rail projects take shape in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta
Wisconsin businesses providing equipment or services to the rail and transportation sectors may find opportunities in the procurement process for several Canadian high-speed rail projects.
Canadians turn to pets as pandemic relief
Wisconsin businesses specializing in the pet product industry may find opportunity within the growing Canadian pet market.
The future is bright for renewables in Canada
Wisconsin businesses providing equipment or services to the renewable energy sector may find an interested market in Canada’s Prairie Provinces.
Urban gardening growth in Canada
Products and supplies for home gardeners and urban farms are in demand.
Alberta looks to hydrogen to fuel expansion of oil sands
Globally, hydrogen is becoming a key source of clean energy.
With tariff engineering, small product changes can lead to big savings
With recent changes to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, exporters of textile and apparel goods in particular can benefit from reexamining the tariff category requirements.
Refrigerated transportation opportunities in Canada
Refrigeration needs for food, as well as medical products and specimens, have grown with the pandemic, and companies with innovative solutions stand out.
Canada launches innovation hub for ocean science, technology and industry
Based in the Atlantic region of Canada, the Ocean Supercluster was created in 2018.
Canada plans upgrades to nuclear power facility
There are opportunities for Wisconsin suppliers to participate in upgrades to the Bruce Power nuclear facility, which produces one-third of Ontario Province's power.
Canada prepares to upgrade its water infrastructure
Wisconsin companies can play a role in modernization projects across Canada.
Walmart Canada announces major expansion
The expansion plan creates opportunities for suppliers and service providers.
Pandemic induces strong demand for recreation equipment in Canada
Demand is outpacing supply of RVs, boats, bicycles and more.
Canada's growing telemedicine sector
Virtual visits were already on the rise, but are increasing even more rapidly because of the pandemic.
Canada's fast-growing health food and supplement market
Concerns about immune function and decreasing chances of severe illness with COVID-19 are driving the trend.
New opportunities for dairy farmers under USMCA
The updated agreement provides the potential to export more dairy products to Canada.
Canada's growing market for remotely propelled aircraft systems
The technology is being used for applications including package delivery, agriculture, oil and gas, and defense.
May 1, 2020
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Agriculture / Timber, Aviation / Aerospace, Energy, Power and Control, Multiple Sectors
Canada's growing low-alcohol and no-alcohol beer market
Health consciousness among millennials is changing the image of this market segment.
Social media plays increasing role in Canadians' purchase decisions
To best reach consumers in the Canadian market, companies should include social media in their marketing plans.
British Columbia dam project presents opportunities for Wisconsin companies
Companies that provide equipment and services for hydroelectric projects can bid on components of the project.
February 1, 2020
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Water / Clean Technology
RVs gain popularity among Canada's millennials
Some use the vehicles for camping, but a rise in nomadic lifestyles is contributing to the growth.
Online shopping trends in Canada
Online shopping increased 58% over two years, and there is room for more growth.
Canadians turn to online shopping
An estimated 10% of all Canadian retail spending took place online in 2019, up from 6% in 2014.
Canadian egg farmers upgrade equipment
As farmers upgrade their poultry housing systems, Wisconsin companies can help fill the demand.
Canadian consumers shift to plant-based diets
Wisconsin food producers and processors can help meet the need for meat alternatives.
Waterfront Toronto undertakes project to develop smart city
The development is being designed as a model for the smart and sustainable cities of the future.
Canada prepares to invest in public transit
This report highlights major projects in Metro Vancouver that Wisconsin companies can take part in.
Canada seeks customer experience solutions providers
Businesses across all sectors are focusing on the customer experience as a way to differentiate themselves from competitors.
Catering to the millennial market in Canada
Marketing advice for connecting with a generation that is wielding increasing buying power
Canada prepares to build LNG pipeline to supply Asia
Opportunities for Wisconsin companies to assist in the project
Demand outpacing supply in the Canadian dairy market
Wisconsin dairy producers can help bridge the gap.
March 1, 2019
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Agriculture / Timber, Food and Beverage
Canada's "Silicon Valley" offers opportunities for collaboration and expansion
Wisconsin technology companies can find partners and customers in Waterloo, Ontario.
Canada eyes infrastructure improvements in light of climate impacts
Communities in the municipal and green technologies spaces may wish to tap into the Canadian supply chain.
Trends in the Canadian retail market
Companies that can provide retail analytics, predictive modeling, machine learning and artificial intelligence are in demand as the industry changes.
New food safety laws take effect in Canada
Guidance for Wisconsin exporters in complying with these regulations
Private label brands grow in popularity among Canadians
Wisconsin companies can act as suppliers for retailers' private label products.
Canadian firms look to machine learning to enhance productivity
The number of projects using this technology was expected to double from 2017 to 2018, and double again by 2020.
September 1, 2018
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Manufacturing, Other
Canada plans to replace trains on busy railway corridor
Subcontracting opportunities are available for replacing cars on the Windsor-Quebec corridor.
Small-batch chocolate takes off in Canada
Bean-to-bar companies require specialized equipment that Wisconsin makers may be able to provide.
Food and beverage trends in the Canadian market
By staying abreast of trends in consumer demand, Wisconsin companies can benefit from the growth of this market.
Market for men's grooming products booms in Canada
As Canadian men branch out to use a wider variety of products, there is room in the market for U.S. exports.
Innovation in demand in Canada's oil and gas industry
Regulatory measures are putting pressure on the industry to reduce its environmental impact while continuing to ramp up production.
April 1, 2018
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Water / Clean Technology
Canada rolls out Zero Carbon Building Standard
Buildings can be certified based on their design and actual performance; Wisconsin companies will be able to assist in the construction of buildings that meet this new standard.
March 1, 2018
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Multiple Sectors, Other, Water / Clean Technology
Connected and autonomous vehicle industry grows in Canada
Convergence of strength in automotive manufacturing and information and communications technology has led to particular strength in Ontario province.
February 1, 2018
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Manufacturing, Other, Water / Clean Technology
Blockchain technology on the rise in Canada
The advanced security technology has applications in sectors from banking and health care to energy and agriculture.
Canada's digital health revolution
Wisconsin companies can contribute to the spread of health technology, but should be aware of how the Canadian health care system differs from that of the U.S.
December 1, 2017
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Biosciences / Medical Devices, Other
New regulations affect Canada's food industry
Wisconsin companies should be aware of trends in the Canadian e-commerce market, which is growing rapidly.
November 1, 2017
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Agriculture / Timber, Food and Beverage
Trends in e-commerce in Canada
Wisconsin companies should be aware of trends in the Canadian e-commerce market, which is growing rapidly.
Canadian industries focus on additive manufacturing
Opportunities for Wisconsin companies in sectors including aviation, automotive, energy, health and medical
Canada undertakes upgrading its aging electrical grid
The need for modernizing the grid is leading to unprecedented levels of capital investment, and Wisconsin companies can contribute.
August 1, 2017
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Water / Clean Technology
Canada's aerospace sector booms
Recent aircraft orders have led to a backlog that is expected to take eight years to clear, resulting in opportunities for Wisconsin companies that supply the aerospace sector.
Strong demand in Canada for clean energy technologies
Even provinces whose economies depend on fossil fuels are eyeing a shift toward solar and wind power production, and Wisconsin companies can play a role in this conversion.
June 1, 2017
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Manufacturing, Water / Clean Technology
Canadian retailers transition to new "omni-channel" warehouse model
As retailers shift to combined fulfillment centers instead of having separate facilities for brick-and-mortar, wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales, demand is increasing for materials handling equipment for these new facilities.
Demand for hydraulic components on the rise in Canada
These components are needed for machinery serving the energy and logistics industries, among others.
April 1, 2017
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Manufacturing
Wisconsin's minority business enterprises can find opportunities in Canada
Canadian certification bodies recognize their U.S. counterparts' equivalent certifications.
Demand for organic pet food rises in Canada
Opportunities for Wisconsin exporters
Home health care market booms in Canada
Opportunities for Wisconsin exporters of medical devices and supplies
Renewed opportunities in Canada's oil and gas sector
Supply cuts have nudged oil prices upward, and projections suggest the sector will regain jobs between 2017 and 2020. Companies that have weathered the uncertainty are once again boosting spending, while focusing on leaner, more efficient business models and implementing clean technologies.
December 1, 2016
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Water / Clean Technology
Canada's $8 billion medical device industry
Canada offers a highly diversified, export-oriented medical device industry that manufactures equipment and supplies based on research and technology development. This market is estimated at just over $8 billion, with imports at approximately $6.7 billion and exports at $1.4 billion. Canada’s largest trading partner for medical devices is the U.S., and in 2015, medical device imports from the U.S. were estimated at just over $3 billion, representing 45 percent of Canada’s total medical device imports. Imports from Wisconsin were just over $48 million. The Canadian medical device market depends upon imports for about 80 percent of its consumption.
Canada's $3 billion organics industry
Given its own strength in organic production, Wisconsin is well positioned to benefit from the growing popularity of organics in Canada.
October 1, 2016
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Agriculture / Timber, Food and Beverage
Canadian Grocer's Private Label Offers Opportunities for Wisconsin Food Processors
Loblaws' President's Choice brand is highly regarded by Canadians, and Wisconsin food exporters may benefit from selling to the store chain.
September 1, 2016
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Agriculture / Timber, Food and Beverage
Canada's Growing Recycling Industry
Given the power of recycling to reduce greenhouse gases and energy usage and divert material from landfills, provinces and municipalities across Canada such as the cities of Toronto and Vancouver have developed long-term strategies for reducing waste and minimizing the amount sent to landfills with the ambitious goal of becoming zero-waste communities.
August 1, 2016
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Water / Clean Technology
Craft Beer Consumption Grows in Canada
The Canadian market provides an exciting opportunity for American craft brewers and suppliers. The growing popularity of craft beers in Canada has dramatically increased the number of small-scale, independently owned breweries. Canada now has the sixth-largest number of craft brewers of any country in the world. This growing consumer demand favors variety of taste and the higher-quality ingredients in both local and imported brands. The growth of industry imports in the past five years is expected to continue at an annualized rate of 5.2 percent to $962.7 million by 2021.
Ontario Launches Climate Change Action Plan
Ontario’s Climate Change Action Plan is a five-year plan that will help the Canadian province fight climate change over the long term. The plan aims to provide up to $8.3 billion in subsidies and incentives to businesses and homeowners through a range of programs encouraging individuals and businesses to switch to more energy-efficient heating systems, choose electric or hybrid cars, convert trucks to natural gas, add bio-fuel to gasoline, and helping the agricultural and industrial sectors adapt to low-carbon technologies.
June 1, 2016
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Energy, Power and Control, Water / Clean Technology
Québec's $15 Billion Aerospace Industry
The Canadian aerospace manufacturing industry encompasses civil and defense activities as well as space systems manufacturing. Canada’s civil aircraft production growth is forecast to outpace the global market for the period 2014 through 2021, with 22 percent growth in Canada versus 11 percent for global civil aircraft production.
Montreal Prepares to Build Light Rail System
The Reseau Électrique Métropolitain (REM) is a planned $5.5 billion light rail transit system that will stretch 67 kilometers across the greater Montreal area and connect with the city’s existing metro, rail lines and buses while running 20 hours a day, seven days a week. The REM project represents the largest public transportation infrastructure project in Canada since the Montreal metro was inaugurated in 1966, and will be the third-largest automated transportation system in the world, behind the Dubai Metro (80 km) and the Vancouver Skytrain (68 km).
Canada Prepares to Spend on Infrastructure
Canada’s government has pledged to spend $125 billion over the next 10 years in an effort to boost the country’s economy. A portion of this budget includes a two-phase infrastructure spending program that is expected to boost Canada’s GDP by 0.2 percent in 2016 and 0.4 percent in 2017.
March 1, 2016
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Regions:
Canada, North America |
Industries:
Multiple Sectors, Water / Clean Technology