Rising fuel costs have made it more expensive for manufacturers to ship out products and receive supplies, with some needing to pass on costs to their customers.
Artificial intelligence, store safety, alcohol and low-alcohol beverages, future fuels and consumer trends were among the key themes on Day 1 at the conference.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Ottawa pitched the new plan as a transformation of Canada's auto sector, which has been battered for months by U.S. tariffs.
Forecast doesn't account for the U.S. raid on Venezuela and President Trump’s remarks he wants American energy majors to take control of Venezuela's oil assets.