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Justin Desrosier -
March 11, 2019 |
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Thomas Bernier -
April 2, 2018 |
| Providing very usefully documentation in a well-structured format. |
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Kulandaivel Nanjappan -
December 5, 2017 |
| I found the article very useful and interesting, especially a nice way of representing information under 'Conclusion' section. Especially, how Canadian businesses can draw valuable lessons from occurred change. Thank you for the opportunity allowing me to provide my feedback. |
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Chee cheng Wong -
September 27, 2015 |
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Kevin Richtscheid -
September 12, 2014 |
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Jennifer Moe -
July 23, 2014 |
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Edgar Cudmore -
June 6, 2014 |
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David Vlasblom -
March 10, 2014 |
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Muhammad Ghouri -
February 21, 2014 |
| Great report. |
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James Prentice -
September 9, 2013 |
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Valerie Thiffault -
August 20, 2013 |
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John Arnold -
May 14, 2013 |
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Rita Patlan -
February 27, 2013 |
| Excellent report. Thank you CBC. |
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Amanda Lye -
February 5, 2013 |
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Jack Jensen -
January 24, 2013 |
| A very readable and concise summary of the key considerations on the subject. Dispels some commonly held beliefs. The graphics provide telling context. |
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Douglas Blair -
January 24, 2013 |
A very good report. However, there are some irrefutable facts about our trade relationship with the US that appear to be missing from the case presented in the report.
While taking growth in trade with other countries into account in policy making is wise, we need to keep our eyes on the ball. Can-US trade is our bread and butter, our life-blood -- always has been, always will be. Let’s put things into perspective --
- Trade with the US - $330 trillion in exports to US in 2011 (74%), $220 trillion in imports (50%) – trade balance of $110 trillion
- Trade with BRIC nations? $24 trillion in exports (5%), $56 trillion in imports (12.5%) – trade deficit of $32 trillion
- To put this into perspective – it’s about a 7:1 ratio. Trade with US is worth 6.875 times to Canada than trade with all of the BRIC countries combined.
The use of growth indices (for example, Chart 1 in the report) belies the importance in terms of shear volume of Canada's trade with the US. Trade with BRIC countries could increase by 300% and still not be as important to Canada as trade with the US. On the other hand, even minor improvements in our trade relationship with the US would have much more impact on our well-being than major increases in trade with other countries, such as BRIC countries.
That is the fundamental reality that must continue to take precedence in our policy decision-making - for example, focusing on deeper regulatory coordination/ harmonization with the US in order to reduce costs and facilitate trade with the US.
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Danyu Bai -
January 22, 2013 |
| Excellent piece! It would be interesting to see how the findings can be translated into government policy making. Canada's financial service, mining, agriculture industries have a lot to offer to emerging markets such as China and India. Maybe work can be done in these areas to see how government can help lower the trade barriers, say, by negotiating pinpointed trade agreements with these countries? |
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Sandi Findlay-Thompson -
January 21, 2013 |
| Very thought provoking and the information is able to be used for current research and reports which is one of the best attributes of the Conference Board of Canada. Always my first choice now as a source when looking for current Canadian economic information and global impact. |
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Royce Fu -
January 21, 2013 |
| Good summary of Canada's trade characterisitcs over the past decade. |
Conference Board of Canada - Hi Roch,
We will contact you and try to resolve the issue. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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Jacqueline Csonka-Peeren -
January 15, 2013 |
| Thought-provoking. Federal and provincial initiatives to develop and support entrepreneurship should encourage those areas where Canada has a comparative advantage. We need to play where the ball is going. |
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Wendy Clayford -
January 14, 2013 |
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Luc Chartrand -
January 11, 2013 |
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Axell Nascimento -
January 9, 2013 |
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Wayne Fiander -
January 8, 2013 |
| An excellent overview of subject that is very important to the long term future of Canada. |
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David Suchanek -
January 7, 2013 |
| A thoroughly enjoyable,succint and informed discussion as it relates to Canada's changing trading patterns. The research articulates what many of us know that Canad must diversify its trading links to the developing world and sustain these relationships. |
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Matt Stanton -
January 7, 2013 |
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Carl Grenier -
January 7, 2013 |
| A good appraisal of a very dry subject. Canada being a very large country, with a rather uneven level of economic development, one is left yearning for some regional breakdown of the changing trade patterns within the country.Some reference to the now seemingly abandoned goal of adding value to our natural resources exports before they're shipped out would be in order, as well. |
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Sasha Tregebov -
January 7, 2013 |
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Stelios Loizides -
January 7, 2013 |
| Good report, but could you also talk about foreign direct investment? Thank you. |
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Lydia Couture -
January 7, 2013 |
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Éric Sévigny -
January 7, 2013 |
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Marie-Christine Beaulieu -
January 7, 2013 |
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Elaine Bell -
January 7, 2013 |
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Brian Sterling -
January 7, 2013 |
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Alana McDonald -
December 20, 2012 |
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