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Comparing Ottawa’s financial aid package for Air Canada with the auto sector bailout

Air Canada made a profit of $1.5 billion the year before the pandemic, whereas many large automakers regularly posted losses before the recession


ATS enters agreement to acquire BioDot Inc.

BioDot manufactures premium, non-contact and quantitative fluid dispensing systems serving customers in point-of-care and clinical diagnostics


B.C. manufacturer fulfills federal government contract to supply 46M masks

Breathe Medical Manufacturing Ltd. reflects on operation and commits to long-term growth of the emerging medical mask manufacturing industry in Canada
 
 
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Introducing the Nilfisk Liberty SC50 Robotic Floor Scrubber

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The Nilfisk Liberty SC50 is precise, meticulous, and easy to use. It gets into those nooks and crannies you might otherwise miss. In fact, operators – and most robotic cleaning machines – typically miss 15% of a space. But the Nilfisk Liberty SC50’s unique technology lets you map out a route that delivers between 98% and 99.5% coverage. You can do it all without human intervention leaving your human employees to disinfect high touch areas.

Learn more about Nilfisk robotic cleaning options here, or speak to a cleaning expert and find out how your facility can benefit today.
 
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Hydro-Québec and Nucleom sign a commercialization agreement

The agreement stipulates that Nucleom will provide its customers with a line inspection service on the new version of the LineCore sensors » Read more
 
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Small businesses want a fairer EI system, not higher premiums: CFIB

84% of small business owners want to see EI premiums split 50:50 between employers and employees » Read more
 
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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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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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Key advantages to diverse perspectives, according to manufacturing leaders

Manufacturing leaders discuss the advantages of bringing diverse perspectives to the industry » Read more
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COVID-19 lockdowns improved air quality in some cities, shedding light on how to curb pollution

Reduced traffic during lockdowns led to decreases in air pollution » Read more
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How to get COVID-19 vaccines to poor countries – and still keep patent benefits for drugmakers

India and South Africa are pressing the World Trade Organization to waive patent rights to help ramp up vaccine production. There's a better solution » Read more
 
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Maxco expands production with triple-wall corrugator

BW Papersystems announced Maxco Supply Inc. has installed a 2.5 metre (98-inch), triple-wall corrugator in the company’s newly built facility in Fowler, California. » Read more

Swenco to produce COVID-19-related PPE

Swenco Ltd. received a FedDev Ontario repayable contribution of over $1.9 million to expand operations for the full-time production of COVID-19-related personal protective equipment. » Read more