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May 28, 2019
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Ontario appoints special advisors to review WSIB

The Ontario government is launching a review of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) to ensure workers and their families remain supported and protected in the workplace.


End of steel, aluminum and retaliatory tariffs welcome news to small businesses

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is pleased by today’s announcement that the Canadian and U.S. governments have ended steel and aluminum tariffs and other retaliatory measures.


Ending Section 232 tariffs a step in right direction: AEM

“We are encouraged by the Trump Administration’s decision to end tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico,” says AEM president Dennis Slater says.
 
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Canadian home sales rise in April 2019

Statistics released today by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) show national home sales climbed in April 2019. » Read More
 
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Linortek launches IoTMeter wireless hour meter

Linor Technology, Inc. (Linortek), a research and development company that designs and builds controllers for the Internet of Things (IoT), announces the availability of its IoTMeter™ Wireless Equipment Hour Meter. » Read more

Bridgestone off-road tire plant gets LEED certification

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. 
(Bridgestone), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation today announced that its Aiken County Off-Road Tire Plant (Aiken ORR) – located in Trenton, S.C. – has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). » Read more

Reid Lifting partners with Equipment Corps in Canada

The U.K.’s Reid Lifting, a manufacturer of lightweight gantry and davit cranes, has redoubled efforts to target the Canadian market through Equipment Corps, of Stoney Creek, Ont. » Read more
 
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CRAC Conference 2019

June 5-8, 2019
Location: Charlottetown, P.E.I.
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SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop

Sept. 18-20, 2019
Location: Glendale, Ariz.
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CONEXPO Latin America 2019

Oct. 2-5, 2019
Location: Santiago, Chile
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