White Papers
Surveying Tariff Challenges:
Insights from Canadian Economic Developers
White Paper
Canadian economic developers are deeply concerned about the negative impacts of tariffs on their communities. This Q4 2025 white paper, prepared in coordination with the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC), details the responses from our fall survey.
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Brain Gain: Workforce Attraction Strategies for U.S. Medical and STEM Talent in Crisis
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Many highly skilled U.S. professionals lost financial resources or institutional backing in 2025. Countries like Canada have a unique opportunity to attract this expert talent. This white paper explores the current landscape and offers recommendations for action at all levels.
Action Plan for Medical & STEM Workforce Attraction in Canada
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This action plan outlines recommendations for talent attraction to U.S. doctors, health professionals, and STEM workers seeking employment in other countries.


Economic Development Marketing & Priorities, 3rd Edition
Book
Published by the Financial Times in 2024, this book is free to download. Based on years of survey data, this publication looks at how economic development priorities, marketing strategies, and budget can work together synergistically to maximize effectiveness.
