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Unilateral ban on single use plastics ignores spirit of USMCA: experts

A US trade lawyer says the agreement reflects the need to consult with partners before imposing new restrictions


2nd U.S. COVID-19 vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness

The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.


Ontario imposes restrictions on Toronto, Ottawa, Peel to slow COVID-19

Indoor dining at restaurants and bars will be prohibited, while gyms, movie theatres and casinos will be closed
 
 
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Industry 4.0 adoption: A breakdown of the 2021 Advanced Manufacturing Outlook report

Join us online November 2, from 2-3 pm ET as we discuss the 2021 Advanced Manufacturing Outlook report.

Will Mazgay, editor, Canadian Manufacturing magazine, will break down the details of the recently published report which examined Canadian manufacturers' engagement with Industry 4.0. The report, based on a survey conducted over the summer and a roundtable of industry experts, delved into topics ranging from technology adoption and data management to investment strategies and leadership.

Jayson Myers is the chief executive officer of Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen), the not-for-profit corporation leading Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster. Myers will share his thoughts on manufacturers' engagement with advanced technology. >> Register Now
 
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Industry 4.0 adoption: A breakdown of the 2021 Advanced Manufacturing Outlook report

Join us online November 2, from 2-3 pm ET as we discuss the 2021 Advanced Manufacturing Outlook report. The report, based on a survey conducted over the summer and a roundtable of industry experts, delved into topics ranging from technology adoption and data management to investment strategies and leadership. » Read more
 

The German Technology Day Virtual Fair 2020 is coming TOMORROW!

Bosch Rexroth, EPLAN, Murrelektronik, PILZ, Rittal and WAGO are hosting Canada’s second series of German Technology Days » Read more
 

Pfizer Canada and BioNTech initiate rolling submission to Health Canada for vaccine candidate

Pfizer Canada and BioNTech will continue regular and open dialogue with Health Canada providing results from their ongoing Phase 3 study » Read more
 

Tim Hortons to eliminate plastic straws from restaurants in Canada over the next year

The full transition to paper straws will eliminate around 300 million plastic straws from Tim Hortons restaurants in Canada over the next year » Read more
 

Feds reducing emissions at the University of Guelph by upgrading the campus heating system

The University of Guelph will see a cumulative reduction of about 62,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions » Read more
 
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COVID-19 masks FAQs: How can cloth stop a tiny virus? What’s the best fabric? Do they protect the wearer?

Although cloth masks have been widely adopted, many people still have questions about them » read more

Racism has long shaped U.S. presidential elections. Here’s how it might play out in 2020

The Trump era’s suppression of the vote is out of step with the long run trend of greater inclusiveness » read more

Increasing cyberattacks to propel global threat intelligence platforms market: report

North America is the largest market for commercial TIPs and will continue to dominate through 2022 » read more

Adoption of telematics and digital retailing to drive commercial vehicle market Post-COVID-19

The commercial vehicle market in Asia is on track to fast recovery due to COVID-19 response, says Frost & Sullivan » read more
 
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Caisse buying portfolio of solar power assets in Spain from Q-Energy

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Knoxville purchases up to 25 battery-electric New Flyer buses

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