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Bombardier to cut 1,600 jobs in move to reduce costs and consolidate work

Bombardier also said it will end production of Learjet aircraft later this year


Feds invest $55M in Canadian clean technology innovations

More than $55 million to support R&D on clean solutions in the energy, agricultural and resources sectors


Clinical trials start for USask’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Dubbed COVAC-2, the vaccine hopeful was developed by the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.
 
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SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY FOR MANUFACTURING LEADERS

Supply Chain Canada in collaboration with NGEN presents a 3-Half Day Course on “Supply Chain Strategy For Manufacturing Leaders” If you need to elevate your Supply Chain to address challenges in the marketplace and set up for supply chain success in delivering on your organization's customer expectations, join this workshop to start the process of assessment, planning, and developing a roadmap. As the economic landscape evolves and the role of supply chain becomes more integral to economic growth, this course offers relevant practices that can help build an actionable strategy.
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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS 
 
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Otis provides hundreds of elevator, escalator units for rail projects in 3 Canadian cities

In Toronto, Otis is providing 111 of its heavy-duty, commercial-grade NPE escalator units for the Eglinton Crosstown Line. » Read more
 
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8 trends shaping the future of work in a post-COVID Canada

New report explores the social, political, economic, environmental and technological trends driving Canada's labour market in the decade ahead » Read more
 
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IRD launches analytics platform for smart city applications

Collected data can be used to optimize travel times, and reduce both congestion and greenhouse gas emissions » 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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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH 
 
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5 factors that could dictate the success or failure of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The vaccines have raised hopes that the pandemic is nearing an end » read more
MD2

CDC says masks must fit tightly – and two are better than one

Masks work only if they fit well, and wearing two can ensure a tight fit » read more
MD3

Are vaccines already helping contain COVID? Early signs say yes, but mutations will be challenging

Over 130 million doses have already been administered worldwide. It's early days, but the signs are promising in places like Israel and the UK » read more
 
LATEST FROM PLANT 
 

Funding supports Canso Seafoods expansion

The 35-by-80-foot building is complete, and custom-built machinery is scheduled to arrive at the Canso Seafoods plant in mid-March. » read more

Loyalist partners with Siemens to offer Mechatronic certification

This partnership between Siemens Canada and Loyalist College will match skills development with industrial needs as the Bay of Quinte region industries continue to grow. » read more