FEATURE

Collaborative Leadership Requires More Than Consensus

Herminia Ibarra and Morten T. Hansen’s “Are you a collaborative leader?” identifies four leadership capabilities that are especially relevant for business owners and ... Read more.

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR

This week’s coverage highlights that collaborative leadership is not about consensus alone, but about accountability, clarity, and making timely decisions that move organizations forward. It also examines how increased home spending, driven by a preference for locally made products, is influencing demand. Together, these stories point to shifting expectations for leadership and evolving market opportunities.

– Tyler Holt, Editor

LATEST NEWS

Trade Probe Launched Into Imported Cabinetry and Wood Products as Industry Pressures Grow

The federal government has formally launched a safeguard inquiry into imports of certain wood products, directing the Canadian International Trade Tribunal ... Read more.

CKCA Backs Federal Safeguard Probe, Urges Immediate Tariffs to Protect Cabinet Industry

The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA) is calling for immediate government intervention following Ottawa’s decision to launch a safeguard inquiry into ... Read more.

High Turnout at WMCO AI Webinar Highlights Growing Momentum in Wood Manufacturing

The April 16 webinar hosted by Wood Manufacturing Cluster of Ontario drew more than 60 participants, reflecting solid engagement from across the ... Read more.

Federal-Ottawa Partnership Approves 1,100+ Affordable Homes, Exceeding Targets

Canada’s federal government has approved eight affordable housing projects in Ottawa that will deliver more than 1,100 new rental homes, surpassing initial targets by ... Read more.

COLUMN

Home Spending Rises as Canadians Buy Local

Canadian consumers are redefining what home means and how much they’re willing to invest in it. Rising disposable incomes, shifting demographics and a renewed sense of national pride are fuelling a surge in spending ... Read more.

BUSINESS

B.C. Launches Text-Based Support Line for Tradespeople Living with Chronic Pain

The Province of British Columbia, in partnership with Pain BC, has launched a new text-based support service aimed at helping tradespeople manage chronic ... Read more.

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