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$1.8B satellite project in Quebec expected to create 600 jobs

Quebec Premier Francois Legault says the new jobs will pay an average of $100,000 a year


Unifor calls on federal government to help De Havilland workers

Manufacturing sector workers affected by De Havilland's plans to shutter Dash 8 production.


COVID-19 misery shows in record Ontario job losses; labour groups plead for fed help

Ontario's fiscal watchdog said 355,000 jobs disappeared, while another 765,000 people had work hours cut.
 
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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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Nearly two thirds of small businesses would consider using COVID-19 rapid tests to remain open

CFIB is calling on the federal and provincial governments to expand on large enterprise rapid screening pilots to allow small firms » Read more
 
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Ethisan launches plant-based, food-grade hand sanitizer

Ethisan's all-Canadian formula was crafted by Last Straw Distillery and approved by Health Canada in April 2020 » Read more
 
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Ontario investing in Facedrive Inc. to help protect workers

Wearable contact tracing manufacturer to help protect protect workers from COVID-19 through the Ontario Together Fund. » Read more
 
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3 technologies poised to change food and the planet

Soon robotic smart tractors will drive themselves through fields and will use data to plant the right seed in the right place and give each plant exactly the right amount of fertilizer, cutting down on energy, pollution and waste » read more
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Tech giants need to step up to help close Canada’s digital divide

Those in remote communities struggle with connectivity issues due to having to rely on satellites to go online. Big tech companies can help them » read more
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Ebola strikes West Africa again: key questions and lessons from the past

There are some key biological questions that those leading surveillance and contact tracing need to answer » read more
 
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A COVID Hero: Canadian Shield’s Pandemic Journey

A small manufacturer of education technology retools to make a big contribution to face shield production. » read more

Panasonic updates fully-rugged TOUGHBOOK 33

The updated fully-rugged TOUGHBOOK 33 has 2-in-1 form factor and a 3:2 display. » read more