Category: Chemistry Industry Trends
September 2011 will mark the third year since the peak of the Great Recession. For these past three years, we’ve focussed on the negatives: the housing collapse, high energy prices, joblessness and the possibility of a double dip recession. For many countries, the worst has yet to come. Not so in Canada, where we now have a window to take advantage of opportunities. By far the biggest advantage that Canadians have is energy.
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Every three years, the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada does a serious review of the trends and issues affecting our sector. Then we develop our strategic directions, keeping in mind our three overarching goals: Be Responsible, Be Competitive and Be Credible.
This strategic planning process involves all association members through a variety of committees. Then, the National Advisory Panel, and finally, the Board makes the final decision on the directions that the association will take ...
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