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Five things to know about Trudeau's carbon price

Why do we need a carbon price, are there alternatives and where does the money go, are just a few of the questions being asked after the Prime Minister's controversial announcement » read more

Time to cut expensive bio-fuels subsidies, says Ecofiscal Commission

The commission says the biofuel program comes at a steep, hidden cost, estimating that every tonne of carbon dioxide reduced by ethanol costs at least $180 while biodiesel reductions cost at least $128 » read more

Ontario Liberals dispute auditor general's accounting practices

Ontario's auditor general says Ontario's deficit for 2015-16 should be $5 billion, but the government's accounting has the deficit at $3.5 billion » read more

U.S. plans US$1.6B facility to process nuclear waste from warships

The plant will be built at the Energy Department's 890-square-mile site,which houses the Idaho National Laboratory, the nation's primary lab for nuclear research » read more
 
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Soft drink manufacturer tackles damaged plant floors with innovative concrete repair solution

Floor could be returned to normal forklift truck traffic in less than 30 minutes, reducing downtime and maintenance costs » read more
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Training key to improving infection control during healthcare construction and renovation projects

Construction and related manufacturing businesses benefit from safety courses and guidance » read more
 
 
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Reduce energy spend with an energy management information system (EMIS)

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Risk-averse Canadian attitude holding manufacturers back, report says

Businesses must put aside cautiousness, invest in innovation, technology to stay in step with global competitors, KPMG says » read more

Vehicle sales down in Sept. but up year-to-date: DesRosiers

DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says the September dip marks the third monthly sales decline, but sales are still better than 2015 » read more
 
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Donald Trump’s rust belt fantasy; miracle steel comeback at heart of campaign

Boisterous candidate has promised to bring steel jobs back to beleaguered American industry, fight foreign subsidies and renegotiate or cancel NAFTA » read more
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French government stepping in to save Alstom train manufacturing plant

Alstom informed employees last month it would close its plant in Belfort, which made France's first high-speed TGV train » read more
 
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