Date & Time
- DATES: APR 10 | APR 24 | MAY 8 | MAY 22 | JUN 5 | JUN 19 | JUL 3
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
- Location: VIRTUAL (ZOOM WEBINAR)
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Participants attending a minimum of 50% of sessions will receive a certificate of attendance from CIFAL York
BACKGROUND
This bi-weekly, 1-hour co-creation speakers series explores the sector-by-sector impact of U.S. tariffs on Canadian business supply chains. Industry experts will discuss key challenges and strategies for building resilience, localization, and supply chain diversification amid shifting trade dynamics
Based on the recent implementation of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, several key industry sectors in Canada are significantly impacted. Each session will highlight a sector, and also provide updates with the ones previously discussed.
Key sectors can include:
- Automotive and manufacturing
- Agriculture and fisheries
- Energy sector
- Aerospace
- Food and beverage manufacturing
- Forestry and wood products
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The key goals and objectives of the speaker series are to:
- Understand the Landscape – Provide an overview of key Canadian sectors affected by U.S. tariffs, including manufacturing, agriculture, steel and aluminum, and energy.
- Analyze Tariff Impact – Examine how tariffs disrupt supply chains, increase costs, and affect competitiveness in both domestic and global markets.
- Discuss Policy and Trade Responses – Explore how Canada has responded to U.S. tariffs through trade negotiations, retaliatory measures, and diversification efforts.
- Hear Industry Insights – Gain firsthand perspectives from sector experts on challenges, adaptation strategies, and future outlooks.
TARGET AUDIENCES
- Private businesses
- Government sector
- Business retention professionals
- Private business and government clients
- Economic developers
- Sustainable development professionals
- Business expansion professionals
- Entrepreneurs
- Investors
SESSION 1 THURSDAY APRIL 10 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
Eye of the Storm - US Tariffs on Automotive and
manufacturing sector
Moderator: Janet Song
Community Engagement & Economic Development Specialist
Panelist: Alia Abbas
Economic Development Professional; Founder, Alia Consulting
Panelist: TBD
Panelist: TBD
SESSION 2 THURSDAY APRIL 24 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
Agriculture and Fisheries Sector Impact
Moderator: Janet Song
Community Engagement & Economic Development Specialist
Panelist: TBD
Panelist: TBD
Panelist: TBD
SESSION 3 THURSDAY MAY 8 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
Energy Sector Impact
Moderator: Janet Song
Community Engagement & Economic Development Specialist
Panelist: TBD
Panelist: TBD
Panelist: TBD
SESSION 4 THURSDAY MAY 22 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
Aerospace Sector Impact
Moderator: Janet Song
Community Engagement & Economic Development Specialist
Panelist: TBD
Panelist: TBD
Panelist: TBD
SESSION 5 THURSDAY JUNE 5 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector Impact
Moderator: Janet Song
Community Engagement & Economic Development Specialist
Panelist: TBD
Panelist: TBD
Panelist: TBD
SESSION 6 THURSDAY JUNE 19 12:00PM-1:00PM (EDT)
Forestry and Wood Products / Building / Construction Sector Impact
Moderator: Janet Song
Community Engagement & Economic Development Specialist
Panelist: TBD
Panelist: TBD
Panelist: TBD
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Organizer
CIFAL York is part of UNITAR's global network of training centres for knowledge-sharing, training, and capacity-building for public and private leaders, local authorities, and civil society. CIFAL Centres are local and regional hubs for innovative, participatory and co-creative knowledge exchange opportunities to support decision-making processes, build capacity, and accelerate the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals. Established in 2020, CIFAL York started its operation in June 2021 as the first CIFAL Centre in Canada. Health and Development training and knowledge sharing is among the key focusing areas of CIFAL York.
For more information or questions please contact: cifaldirector@yorku.ca