The Globe and Mail explores the evolving landscape of Canadian fashion through the lens of 15 designers and brands committed to 'made-in-Canada' principles. The article profiles creators who are redefining what it means to produce fashion domestically, emphasizing sustainability, local craftsmanship, and ethical production. From Toronto-based textile artist Judy Carter (Jude) to Vancouver's Erica Leal, who crafts fine jewelry using locally sourced materials, these designers are building businesses that prioritize Canadian supply chains and environmental responsibility. The piece highlights how these creators navigate the challenges and opportunities of domestic manufacturing, with many noting that Canadian production isn't restrictive but rather integral to their creative process. Dana Lee Brown, for instance, custom-develops fabrics working with North American supply chains that begin at the farm level, while Tammy Hannaford of Porcupine Kunik creates jewelry from reclaimed antlers sourced from traditional Inuit hunting practices. The article also examines how brands like Atacz transform recycled materials into fashion accessories, turning over 100,000 plastic bottles into knitted bags. These designers collectively demonstrate that 'made-in-Canada' isn't just a label but a comprehensive approach to design, production, and community engagement. The piece concludes with the realization that Canadian fashion is moving beyond simple manufacturing to embrace a more holistic, sustainable model that celebrates local materials, craftsmanship, and cultural identity. This shift represents a significant evolution in how Canadian fashion is perceived and produced, with these designers leading the way toward a more responsible and locally rooted industry.

Council supports resolutions to promote light manufacturing jobs in Cape Coral.

Pakistan can learn from Egypt’s HCV elimination success by prioritizing local manufacturing and strategic planning in its PKR 68B program.

Pakistan can learn from Egypt’s HCV elimination success by prioritizing local manufacturing and strategic planning in its PKR 68B program.

South Africa has become the first African country — and our medicines regulator the third worldwide — to register the revolutionary twice-a-year anti-HIV jab, lenacapavir (LEN). The shot could bring…

Over the past decade, the construction materials sector has attracted approximately $12bn in investment, leading to the launch of more than 4,000 manufacturing facilities.

Oklahoma legislates new Firearms Manufacturing Act to regulate in-state firearm production.

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Officials emphasize the need for US investment in automotive technology to enhance competitiveness.

DHAKA, Jan 2 (NNN-BSS) – Bangladesh decided to slash customs duties of imported mobile phones and mobile parts, to protect the regulated market from the influx of illicit handsets. Bangladeshi Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, announced the decision yesterday in Dhaka, during a press briefing, saying that, the tariff on imported mobile phones has been cut to 10 percent from 25 percent, while the duty on parts of locally manufactured handsets has been halved to five percent from 10 percent. He expressed the hope that, reducing duties would stimulate local manufacturing, attract investment, lower mobile phone prices, and curb […]

MOMBASA, Kenya, Nov 12 (NNN-KBC) – African nations, yesterday, agreed to strengthen collaboration in medical product research, development, and regulation, to boost local manufacturing and reduce dependence on imports. The seventh biennial Scientific Conference on Medical Products Regulation in Africa (SCoMRA VII), was held in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa, with delegates reflecting on the […]

Council members explore African city partnerships and local green manufacturing initiatives.