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Ford Motor to face off with Unifor as labour negotiators narrow focus

Jerry Dias said that Ford was chosen, in part, because workers at the company's plant in Oakville, Ont., are the most vulnerable in the union


Liberals extend commercial rent relief program for last time

The rent-relief program had provided over $1.32 billion in aid to more than 106,000 small-business tenants


Amazon to open two new distribution centres in Ontario, create more than 2,500 jobs

The new locations in Ajax and Hamilton are expected to open in 2021
 
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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!
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Geospatial solutions enabled by blockchain, big data and AI bring new application areas

Advanced technologies allow analysis, prediction and mapping across multiple sectors such as agriculture, automotive and healthcare, says Frost & Sullivan » Read more
 

Lassonde launches paper straws and recyclable packaging for beverage products

The paper straws are made from FSC-certified paper » Read more
 

Elkem to build biocarbon pilot plant in Canada

The pilot plant will source raw materials from local sawmills in Canada, including recycled bark, wood chips, sawdust and wood shaves » Read more
 
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‘What do you mean, it was a false positive?’ Making sense of COVID-19 tests and terminology

Sensitivity and specificity are two extremely important scientific concepts for understanding the results of COVID-19 tests » read more

Canadians are less willing to fly during COVID-19 than Americans

Only about 130 planes are arriving at Toronto’s Pearson airport each day, compared to an average of 650 a day in 2019 » read more

Halting the Oxford vaccine trial doesn’t mean it’s not safe – it shows they’re following the right process

There’s been no official statement on the nature of the incident that caused the trial to be halted » read more
 
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O’Toole set to helm first Tory caucus meeting since winning leadership

Stressing a “Canada First” economic strategy that focuses on the wellness of families and higher wages, rather than GDP growth » read more

Canada’s post-pandemic supply chain challenge

It’s creating opportunities for companies most capable of responding to gaps in supplier capabilities » read more