Canada Proud is a small food processing company located in northern British Columbia. Recently, it has faced pressures from competitors who have been able to produce similar products more cheaply. The owners of Canada Proud are looking into the possibility of starting a branch of the company in Mexico. Trade agreements among countries around the globe help companies like Canada Proud in becoming globally competitive. However, the company is aware that there may be opposition to such a move, especially if it affects the future viability of its current operations.
Refer to Scenario 1.1. How can locating a new division in Mexico help the company become more competitive?
(A) It can reduce labour costs.
(B) It will help the image of the company.
(C) It will help the company become larger and better able to challenge competitors.
(D) It will ensure access to Latin American markets for its products.