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Canada has contracts for up to four COVID-19 vaccines, but not mandatory

New deals with Novavax for as many as 76 million doses of its experimental vaccine candidate, and up to 38 million doses of the vaccine by Janssen


Canadians don’t know much about Erin O’Toole but poll finds openness to him

52% of respondents said they didn't know enough about O'Toole to say whether they have a positive or negative impression of the new leader


CDC has not reduced the death count related to COVID-19

The CDC data table is based on an analysis of death certificates that mention COVID-19 as a cause
 
MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS 
 

Join us for COVID-19: Industry Leadership Honours and watch the drama unfold!

25 award finalists have now been chosen from over 40 manufacturers that made an impact on the pandemic by producing PPE, sanitizers, ventilators and other impactful products and services. Register for the virtual gala today so you can watch the ceremony and find out who wins! The event will also feature a special welcome message from Navdeep Bains, Canada’s minister of Innovation, Science and Industry! » Read more
 

GM invests $28M in cogeneration at St. Catharines engine plant

Project cuts greenhouse gas emissions and cuts the propulsion plant's electricity costs » Read more
 

Researchers recommend drying your hands with paper towels

Research shows that hand drying is as important as hand washing in the prevention of COVID-19 and other infections » Read more
 

Solar PV to generate US$182B investment in Middle East renewables by 2025

Concentrated solar power to contribute 17.5% of the opportunity size for the next 5 years, says Frost & Sullivan » Read more
 
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COVID-19 and schools reopening: Now is the time to embrace outdoor education

Policymakers could seize this time to support schools in choosing to take students outside » read more

Maximizing manufacturing profits: the Swiss screw example – a process of determining best solutions

Failure to keep suppliers informed of changing needs results in lost opportunities for increased profitability » read more

Controlling children’s passwords is a flagrant breach of their privacy

As schools increasingly offer online learning, parents should examine how they manage their children’s accounts and passwords » read more
 
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Top cyber threats: Prepare for attacks to avoid ransom demands

Attacks are escalating across the country and manufacturers are not immune » read more

Calfrac says US court sides with company in fight with Wilks Brothers

Calgary well services company calls Wilks a "wolf in sheep's clothing'' whose real goal is a corporate takeover » read more