Governance Updates: 02/14/2025

On Tuesday, March 4, Your local Peterborough + Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures are partnering to host a panel discussion on navigating the impacts of tariffs on your business. The panel discussion will host business leaders with expertise in supply chain management, importing, financing, and more! 

This event will feature insights directly from Bob Armstrong, CITP, FCILT, President of Armstrong Trade and Logistics Advisory Services Inc. (ATLAS). With over 50 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, International Trade, Cross-Border Logistics, and Customs Regulations. Bob has led numerous global trade missions and has served as President of the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Canada, President and CEO of the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters Inc., and President of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC).
His extensive experience includes helping Canadian businesses find new suppliers and customers while ensuring cost-effective, efficient, and resilient supply chain operations in global markets. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most respected experts!

Following Bob's presentation, he will join a panel of speakers for an informative discussion with:
· Andrea Parkes, Professor in Supply Chain, Fleming College
· Sherry Hill, CFO, Peterborough Matboards & Secretary, Kawartha Manufacturers Association

Click here to register for this free event

The Canadian Government has released a questionnaire ahead of the 2025 Federal budget. This questionnaire will give Canadians an opportunity to contribute to shaping the Government of Canada's policies and priorities for Canada's future. This will allow the government to be informed about the issues affecting you and your business such as interprovincial trade barriers and potential U.S. Tariffs. Please click here to complete the questionnaire!