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Open for business? Doug Ford set to announce plans for gradually reopening Ontario

Ontario has been in lockdown since Boxing Day


Independent Craft Producers of Ontario lobby Ford government for relief measures

Newer producers, many of which were started pre-pandemic in the last couple of years, are being shut out of distributing their product.


Applications open for Ontario’s new Skills Development Fund

Investment is intended to help laid off workers get back to work.
 
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McMaster University Hospital partners with Printex Transparent Packaging to design a plastic face shield

The McMaster Manufacturing Institute (MMRI) set about designing an oversized face shield to protect the chin, neck, and sides of the head. » Read more
 
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SmartSafe City solutions market to soar as governments increase public safety measures

The sector is expected to reach revenues of US$12.2 billion by 2030, finds Frost & Sullivan » Read more
 
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RBC Upskill helps young people explore careers and build skills for the future with AI

The online platform introduces youth to career possibilities, using artificial intelligence to offer personalized career advice, resources, and job opportunities » Read more
 
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What you need to know if you're considering digitalizing your manufacturing business

Across Canada, manufacturers are ramping up their digital strategies for much needed agility, control, and visibility into their operations. Implementing an ERP system is often a great place to start. Still, there are various misconceptions about ERP systems that exist - from the size of the organizations that can use them to the costs and benefits that can be realized. If you are thinking about digitalizing your operations or have considered an ERP, join this session to learn how your initiatives can succeed. >> Register Here
 
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COVID-19 has fuelled automation — but human involvement is still essential

Automated systems require knowledge, human supervision and intervention from the human operator whenever something goes wrong » read more
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The US jumps on board the electric vehicle revolution, leaving Australia in the dust

A new Morrison government plan sorely misses the point on electric vehicles. It's in stark contrast to Biden's ambitious EV strategy » read more
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Joe Biden’s first foreign policy speech – an expert explains what it means for the world

Biden has consistently trumpeted the importance of democratic values as a key aspect of America’s identity and ethos » read more
 
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Why this Canadian company wants your used chopsticks

As of Jan. 4, the company reported recycling well over 32 million chopsticks, and more than half of that since mid-2019. » read more

Pellet to pallet in three seconds: Oro Medonte company to produce hand sanitizer

MPC has sold more than 11 million face shields in Ontario, one million in Alberta and another 15 million to the federal government for dispersal. » read more