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Ontario leads a virtual auto-tech trade mission to Silicon Valley

Province promotes thriving auto-tech ecosystem to create skilled jobs across North American supply chain.


After worst year on record, Canadian economy enters 2021 with double digit growth

Looking to January, Statistics Canada said its early estimate was for growth in the economy of 0.5%


NGen co-funds three SMEs in the Canadian advanced manufacturing industry

NGen-funded Feasibility Studies and Pilot Projects offer growth opportunities for SMEs
 
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Feds invest $7.8M to keep workers safe at Prairie meat plants

The funding helps these businesses keep employees safe and the regional food supply chain running strong » Read more
 
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Forty Creek Barrel Select wins gold at 2021 Canadian Whisky Awards

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‘Buttergate’ debunked: No evidence butter is harder due to palm supplements for cows

A recent debate over the consistency of butter has led to attention on cows’ feed » Read more
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Why collaboration in the ASEAN region is vital to tackle plastic waste in the oceans

ASEAN members could play a crucial role in reducing global marine plastic debris » Read more
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Nuclear fusion: building a star on Earth is hard, which is why we need better materials

Building a mini star on Earth, and holding it together inside a reactor, is not an easy task » Read more
 
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What lies ahead for manufacturing in 2021?

Manufacturing sales plummeted by almost 40% in March and April. The second whammy came as suppliers shut down and manufacturers scrambled to secure their supply chains and make them more resilient. » Read more

China manufacturing weakens for third month in February

A monthly purchasing managers’ index issued by a prominent business magazine, Caixin, declined to 50.9 from January’s 51.5 on a 100-point scale on which numbers above 50 show activity accelerating. » Read more