Canadian businesses face a stark reality

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Canadian businesses face a stark reality.

A KPMG survey reveals 50% plan to shift operations south.

Market forces demand adaptation:

  • 60% of Canadian companies actively seek U.S. acquisitions.
  • 86% of business leaders view tariffs as their wake-up call to boost productivity.

The landscape transforms before our eyes:

1. Cross-border M&A emerges as survival strategy

  •  Capital flight accelerates
  • Market access becomes critical
  • Operational costs drive decisions

2. Regulatory pressures mount

  • High taxes strain growth
  • Compliance costs multiply
  • U.K. tariffs add complexity

3. Strategic imperatives emerge

  • Productivity requirements increase
  • Market access becomes essential
  • Competition intensifies

Smart businesses adapt:

  • Diversify operations
  • Secure market access
  • Build resilience

REALITY CHECK:

  • Canadian businesses choosing between adaptation and stagnation.
  • Cross-border expansion becomes necessity, not luxury.
  • Productivity improvements determine survival.

The future belongs to agile operators who understand:

  • Market access trumps tradition
  • Operations require flexibility
  • Growth demands bold moves

Adapt or watch others take your market share.

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