AEM held its first-ever Hill Day in Ottawa, Oct. 22. Industry executives held meetings with Members of Parliament, Senators and senior Canadian government officials to discuss the public policy challenges facing equipment manufacturers across Canada. Equipment manufacturers employ over 152,000 Canadians and contribute $17.6 billion to Canada’s GDP each year.
The decisions made in Ottawa have a direct impact on the economic health of the industry. Whether it is anticipated changes to Canada’s immigration policy that could limit available skilled labor, ongoing federal infrastructure investment, or the potential for a renegotiation of the Canada – United States – Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), changes to these policies will impact the industry.
As the equipment manufacturing industry continues to develop new technologies and products in Canada’s agriculture, construction, mining, utility, and forestry sectors, AEM needs to increase its advocacy efforts across Canada to making sure legislative and regulatory changes do not negatively impact the growth of the industry. With expected changes to the Government of Canada in 2025, the industry cannot afford to sit on the bench. To learn more about AEM’s Canadian advocacy efforts, or to get engaged, please contact AEM’s Senior Advisor, Global Public Policy Alexander Russ at aruss@aem.org or (202) 701-7019.
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