White Paper Series

This white paper looks at the changing landscape of automotive parts manufacturing and the implications for Canadian businesses operating across North America and Asia. As the sector faces major shifts driven by geopolitics, supply chain restructuring, technological change, and the transition to new vehicle platforms, the paper explores where opportunities are emerging and what challenges must be addressed. It offers a practical perspective on a sector that sits at the intersection of trade, manufacturing competitiveness, and the future of industrial collaboration.

Focused on one of Canada’s core economic strengths, this white paper examines the role of natural resources in a period defined by energy transition, industrial transformation, and growing demand for supply chain resilience. It considers how Canadian capabilities in areas such as critical minerals, energy, forestry, and related industries fit into the broader needs of Asian and Indo-Pacific markets. Grounded in expert discussion, the paper highlights both the promise and the complexity of building long-term resource partnerships in today’s global context.

This white paper explores the evolving outlook for agriculture and agri-food between Canada, China, and the wider Indo-Pacific region. Drawing on roundtable discussion and industry insight, it examines changing trade conditions, shifting demand patterns, market diversification, and the strategic opportunities available to Canadian producers and exporters. The paper offers a timely look at a sector that remains central to Canada’s global commercial presence while adapting to a rapidly changing international environment.