Toronto, Canada - The International Training Centre for Authorities and Leaders, CIFAL York , has published the Supply Chain Resiliency Strategy Guide , developed from the speaker series Localising the Canadian Supply Chain - Understanding Sector-Specific Impacts of U.S. Tariffs.
The series explored the sector-by-sector effects of U.S. tariffs on Canadian businesses, with industry experts discussing the key challenges and strategies for resilience, localisation, and supply chain diversification amid shifting trade dynamics.
The series addressed a wide range of sectors, from automotive and agriculture to energy and aerospace, as well as food and beverage manufacturing and forestry and wood products, reflecting the diverse impact of U.S. tariffs across Canada's economy.
Seven sessions were held between 10 April and 3 July 2025, each lasting one hour on a bi-weekly basis. The sessions included:
- Eye of the Storm: U.S. Tariffs on Automotive and Manufacturing
- Harvesting Resilience: Navigating U.S. Tariffs in Agriculture and Beyond
- Power Shift: U.S. Tariffs and the Future of Canada's Energy Supply Chain
- From Mine to Market: How Tariffs and Trade Tensions Are Reshaping Canada's Critical Minerals Strategy
- From Farm to Fork: Navigating U.S. Tariffs and Localising Canada's Food & Beverage Supply Chain
- From Forest to Foundation: Strengthening Canada's Wood Supply Chain Amid U.S. Tariffs
At the conclusion of the series, CIFAL York published the Supply Chain Resiliency Strategy Guide . This guide provides sector-specific tariff impact summaries and is designed to equip businesses, suppliers, and economic development professionals with practical, actionable insights to navigate trade shifts and strengthen supply chain resilience. Drawing on contributions from industry leaders, it provides strategies to support business adaptation, policy response, and sustainable economic development. The publication concludes with expert recommendations to help Canadian industries respond to tariff-related challenges.
