Rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and China are altering how global companies view risk, resilience, and the location of critical manufacturing operations. Canadian industrial supply chains face both opportunities and threats during this momentous time; tariffs, export controls, and security concerns have altered long-standing trade patterns. Canadian and U.S. firms reassess their reliance […]

Small and midsized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada are beginning to recognize the significance of expanding beyond conventional US markets to the Asia-Pacific region, such as China, for growth opportunities due to increasing tensions within North American trade politics, as well as a faster expansion rate in Asia. But smaller Canadian businesses must be wary of […]

We often think of tariffs as short-term levers in trade disputes—but the ripple effects can be long-lasting. Right now, many nations are quietly rethinking how they structure trade and supply chains. One of the most interesting shifts? The renewed focus on gateway countries. Gateway countries act as strategic hubs, geographically well-positioned, equipped with advanced logistics, and […]

If you found the 2017 Bitcoin boom or the 2021 DeFi explosion to be disruptive, the developments in blockchain and artificial intelligence in 2025 make those periods seem like warm-ups. Now, investors want to know what happens when you combine blockchain’s unchangeable trust with AI’s predictive ability. A completely new era of market behaviour, risk […]

Two connected trends, sustainability and technology, are causing a huge change in Canada’s commercial real estate market right now. Both businesses and governments put a high value on being environmentally responsible. At the same time, new technologies are becoming more and more important to how businesses operate. We look into how these trends will affect […]