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GM Canada completes order of 10 million face masks for federal government

Nearly 450 GM Canada dealers to each receive 1,000 masks to donate to local organizations across Canada as well.


Canada U.S. relations faces ‘critical moment’ that demands urgent action, businesses warn

Mark Agnew also singled out the Biden administration's ongoing review of U.S. supply chains for a number of key products.


Biden preaches investment to US executives, addresses semiconductor shortage

But industry experts say there's little they can do to stem the shortage, which has delayed a new iPhone and forced automakers to temporarily shut factories.
 
 
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Women in Manufacturing, May 13

Did you know that women comprise just 29% of the #manufacturing workforce? Find out how industry leaders are pushing the sector forward at the #WomenInManufacturing Virtual Summit, May 13 at 1 pm ET. Register here for free » Read more
 
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Festo’s automation enables manufacturing of safe insulin

The system can be expanded, at initial setup or at a later date as demand warrants, to increase output or automate more functions » Read more
 
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Schneider Electric releases new 21.1 version of EcoStruxure Automation Expert

Schneider Electric is also implementing EcoStruxure Automation Expert in its own Smart Distribution Center in Shanghai, China to try and reduce costs and improve efficiency. » Read more
 
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Join us for Women in Manufacturing on May 13!

Featuring some of the biggest influencers in the Canadian manufacturing sector, as well as women who have trailblazed in their careers, the Women in Manufacturing Virtual Summit offers a live panel discussion, presentations and on-demand sessions where speakers will explore the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Register now for free! >> Learn More
 
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The best hope for fairly distributing COVID-19 vaccines globally is at risk of failing. Here’s how to save it

COVAX, the global vaccine distribution initiative, is well behind its goal of delivering 2 billion doses this year due to under-investment, vaccine nationalism and export restrictions » Read more
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Polluting SUVs will be on roads for the next two decades – what should we do with them?

SUVs accounted for 7% of the European market in 2009. Today, it's almost 40% » Read more
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Climate change is a security threat the government keeps ignoring. We’ll show up empty handed to yet another global summit

A new report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says the federal government has overlooked the national security threats of climate change » Read more
 
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BOSK Bioproducts receives grant for clean tech project

The Governments of Canada and Quebec are granting a total of over $1 million in financial assistance to Québec business, BOSK Bioproducts, to support the implementation of a clean technology project valued at $2.2 million. » Read more

Cascades to establish a COVID-19 vaccination hub

Cascades announced that it will set up a COVID-19 vaccination hub in Kingsey Falls in May. » Read more