Gathering information to help you make informed decisions
Industry Pulse
To assist EMC members in obtaining the information they need to make informed decisions, we conduct member benchmarking surveys. These surveys only take a few moments for our members to complete, and the results show the real-time, real-life pulse of the Canadian manufacturing sector.
Workforce Pulse Survey - Fall 2025
Canada’s manufacturing employers are navigating a period of cautious stability—balancing optimism with ongoing challenges. EMC’s Workforce Pulse, in partnership with the Future Skills Centre and 13 other national organizations, gathered insights from over 2,145 employers, including 816 in manufacturing, to capture what’s really happening in today’s labour market.
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Advanced Manufacturing Report
For Canadian manufacturers, 2025 was a year of navigating uncertainty and adapting to new pressures, driven largely by U.S. tariffs and a trade war that compounded challenges around demand and market stability. These disruptions added to persistent issues, such as inflation, a tightening labour market and evolving cybersecurity threats, that have defined the sector in recent years, prompting manufacturers to rethink their investment strategies and adjust their digital transformation plans.
Become a Member
Being an EMC member provides the perfect forum for building new ideas, discussing innovative concepts, and creating firm relationships with Canadian manufacturers. Bringing people together at the grassroots level is the foundation of Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, and what makes us unique in our field.