Foreword - Primary Steel Sector Competitiveness Framework

Sector Competitiveness Framework Series
Primary Steel

Foreword

Highlights
Key Points about this Industry
Changing Conditions and Industry Response
Growth Prospects for the Industry

The new Canadian marketplace is expanding from national to global horizons and its economic base is shifting increasingly from resources to knowledge. These trends are causing Canadian industries to readjust their business approaches, and government must respond with new tools to help them adapt and innovate. Industry Canada is moving forward with strategic information products and services in support of this industry reorientation. The goal is to aid the private sector in what it is best qualified to do - create jobs and growth.

Sector Competitiveness Frameworks are a series of studies published by Industry Canada to provide more focussed, timely and relevant expertise about businesses and industries. They identify sectors or subsectors having potential for increased exports and other opportunities leading to jobs and growth. In 1996-97, they will cover 28 of Canada's key manufacturing and service sectors.

While they deal with "nuts and bolts" issues affecting individual sectors, the Sector Competitiveness Frameworks also provide comprehensive analyses of policy issues cutting across all sectors. These issues include investment and financing, trade and export strategies, technological innovation and adaptation, human resources, the environment and sustainable development. A thorough understanding of how to capitalize on these issues is essential for a dynamic, job-creating economy.

Both government and the private sector must develop and perfect the ability to address competitive challenges and respond to opportunities. The Sector Competitiveness Frameworks illustrate how government and industry can commit to mutually beneficial goals and actions.

The Sector Competitiveness Frameworks include an initial Overview and Prospects document that profiles each sector in turn, examining trends and prospects. Consultations and input arising from industry-government collaboration may lead to a Framework for Action that identifies immediate to medium-term steps that both can take to improve sectoral competitiveness.

Foreword
 
Highlights
Key Points about this Industry
Changing Conditions and Industry Response
Growth Prospects for the Industry

4.2.3 Canadian Industry Snapshot
Canadian Industry Snapshot

5.3.3 Technological Change
Technological Change

6.4.4 Environment
Environment

Changing Conditions and Industry Response - Primary Steel Sector Competitiveness Framework
Changing Conditions and Industry Response

Growth Prospects for the Industry - Primary Steel Sector Competitiveness Framework
Growth Prospects for the Industry

Highlights - Primary Steel Sector Competitiveness Framework
Highlights - Primary Steel Sector Competitiveness Framework

Key Points about this Industry - Primary Steel Sector Competitiveness Framework
Primary Steel Sector Competitiveness Framework