View As Webpage | Email a Friend

 
 
 
September 20, 2018
News 
 
Fein Power Tools

Moon to carry private message from Kim Jong Un to Trump

Moon and Kim talk about the issue that most worries the world – North Korea's pursuit of nuclear-tipped missiles


The recent jump in U.S. butter imports? All smooth, says Canadian dairy industry

Butter imports from the U.S. nearly quadrupled between 2015 and 2016 to help satisfy Canadians’ sudden surge in demand for the creamy product that domestic producers couldn’t immediately keep up with


U.S. procurement demand on Canada, Mexico fading from NAFTA: sources

Mexico and Canada are both quietly taking credit for standing firm against the controversial U.S. position that would have effectively limited their respective countries’ ability to bid on valuable American government infrastructure projects


‘I’m no quitter’ on climate change issues, McKenna says at G7 ministers meeting

In a story published by La Presse, prominent environmentalist David Suzuki said the federal environment minister should resign due to the prime minister's support of the fossil fuel industry
 
Headlines 
 
Workplace Safety & Prevention (WSPS)








 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Affective Team Dynamics Inc

Is your team ready to innovate & change? Prove it!

"15%” target reducing your OPEX by up to 15% using our services:
• Equipment,
• Inventory costs,
• Payroll,
• Research and development

That just simply means greater cash flow!
>> TRY NOW
 
SUCCESS CENTRE 
 

New Fein core drills offer more mobility, versatility and function

Fein Canada's success continues as it introduces two new types of Slugger core drills of the highest quality: the AMJU 137 PMQW and the JMC USA 90 » read more
 

Raising capital without using a bank

Alternative lenders provide financial services when traditional methods fail » read more
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
Fabtech USA

Register Now to Attend FABTECH 2018

FABTECH 2018, North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event, takes place November 6-8 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Make plans now to attend and find everything you need to accelerate your career and your business. Meet with 1,500 world-class suppliers, discover new products and network with peers. Learning opportunities include 130+ educational sessions along with keynotes and panel discussions led by industry thought leaders >> Learn More
 
KNOWLEDGE CENTRE 
 

Gauge your wage against 2018 EMC-PLANT salary survey

How does your pay measure up? Use the Salary Calculator to compare your wage against national averages » Read More

Manufacturers got $227.6M in government funding in July and August

Government funding can help you grow your business and take on new and fruitful projects » Learn More

Toronto Region Board of Trade: Small business summit

On Sept. 24, we’re bringing together the region’s rising entrepreneurs and established business leaders for an exchange of best practices and idea sharing on how to fulfill basic needs and even consider going global » Read More

Toronto Region Board of Trade: Is a global trade war inevitable?

Ten years after a global economic crisis, the post-war trade environment is under threat. How should Canada move forward as longstanding agreements are questioned and new tariffs are greeted by retaliatory action? » Read More
 
EXPORT EDGE 
 
OEA 2018

Ontario Manufacturers: Are you a winning exporter?

...Then you are a candidate for the Ontario Export Awards » read more
 
Editor’s Picks 
 

The hunt for online herb: feds seek dope on hazy world of pot’s ‘cryptomarket’

The Public Safety Department wants an estimate of the number of illicit marijuana transactions conducted by Canadians on the cryptomarket » read more

Canadians more willing to relocate but cost is a big consideration

The average cost of relocation was about $73,500 in 2017, up 29 per cent from 2015, according to the Canadian Employee Relocation Council » read more
 
LATEST FROM PLANT 
 
Plant Expo 2018

Kraken awarded $1M sonar signal software contract

Will be supported by company’s recently established Acoustic Signal Processing Group. » read more

Federal government accelerates phase out of rupture prone rail tankers

Ottawa taking steps to phase out certain types of tank cars following the deadly train derailment and explosions in Lac-Megantic, Que. » read more

3D-print full-scale parts from CAD

SAAM system reduces waste in the design process and accelerates advancement to production. » read more

Scheer tells Trudeau to invite Energy East 'back to the table'

…if the government really wants to develop Canada’s energy sector and get resources to market » read more