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May 8, 2019
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GM, Unifor announce investment in Oshawa plant that will bring 300 jobs

The investment will transition the facility from manufacturing vehicles to stamping, sub-assembly and autonomous vehicle testing.


Scheer says he will move Canadian Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv

In a bellicose speech, the Conservative leader also said he would get tough on China and Russia


U.S. files plans to raise tariffs on Chinese imports

The tariff hike, to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern time Friday, will escalate a year-long trade dispute with China


Vice Admiral Mark Norman freed as Crown drops breach of trust case

The criminal case over alleged leaks of government secrets was expected to play out during the fall federal-election campaign
 
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Benefits of soft starters for electric motors

Protect motors from mechanical shock and stress during start-ups » Read more
 
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Report questions long-term viability of Canada’s largest manufacturing sector

The food, beverage and consumer products industry faces key challenges, including more job losses and higher prices than competing markets » Read more
 
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Climate change driving voters’ decisions at ballot box, winning Greens say

Paul Manly is only the second Green candidate to ever get elected and will join leader Elizabeth May in the House of Commons when he is sworn in later this month » read more
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Montreal moves to reduce carbon footprint, phase out heating oil by 2030

The city aims to be carbon neutral by 2050 » read more
 
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Calgary researchers turn greenhouse gases into carbon fibre

Multiple industrial uses include replacing metal in cars and airplanes, construction. » read more

Ballard fuel-cell modules to power trucks in Alberta hydrogen project

AZETEC will test hydrogen's ability to fuel the province's freight transportation sector. » read more

Cyber crime cost Canadian companies more than $12M in 2018

Study finds malware and people-based attacks most common cyber attacks. » read more