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Canada’s economic recovery needs a small business rebound

RBC has released a five-point plan to help small business pivot to a post-pandemic economy


Liberals vow to keep negotiating after opposition rejects COVID-19 aid bill

The NDP balked at the prospect of Canadians who fraudulently claim the $2,000-a-month CERB being fined or sent to jail


Responding to COVID-19: Industry Leadership Honours

Manufacturers and their workforces are among the heroes who have battled the spread of COVID-19, and we are going to recognize them with a virtual gala event September 17, 2020 at 11AM ET. Register as a spectator, apply for the awards or nominate a deserving company today!
 
 
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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS 
 

Checking the pulse on the Canadian Manufacturing Industry: are we ready for this?

During our virtual event, “Manufacturing during COVID-19: Ramping up again,” Jean-Pierre (JP) Giroux, president, EMC, presented an overview of how manufacturers are handling the pandemic and detailed some important next steps » Read more
 

Retired Timmins tech teacher recognized for excellence in education

Presented by Skills Ontario and the Ontario Council for Technology Education, the 2020 Dick Hopkins Award goes to Mario Blouin who taught for the Conseil Scolaire Catholique de District Des Grandes Rivieres » Read more
 

6 steps to effective energy management in manufacturing

If none of the top guns care about energy management or at least energy efficiency, nothing significant will come out of it » Read more
 
 
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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH 
 

Extending CERB for months could double $60B budget, PBO report suggests

The most recent federal figures show 8.41 million people have applied for the CERB » read more

Rise of cyber threats spurs demand for managed and response solutions: Frost & Sullivan

Increasing awareness of cyber risks among small and medium business owners to boost managed detection and response revenues » read more

Research reveals new ability to expand Ontario’s $2.2B fruit & vegetable sector

Ontario field-grown strawberry production could expand to supply 37.5% of annual consumption » read more
 
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Privacy experts concerned about next stage of Ontario’s reopening plan

Asking certain businesses to collect contact information to help with contact tracing in the event of future outbreaks. » read more

IBM quits facial recognition, joins call for police reforms

IBM had previously tested its facial recognition software with the New York Police Department. » read more