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Ontario promises 18+ vaccine access by end of May

The province will send half its vaccine supply for the first two weeks of May to 114 postal codes identified as hot spots.


Daimler Truck, Volvo plan to make fuel cells in Europe from 2025

Daimler and Volvo, however, said that while batteries will work for short-haul trucks, they see hydrogen fuel cells playing a major role for heavier loads and longer distances.


Canadian PPE manufacturers team up to lobby government to build industry standards

The group says it plans to work with the federal and provincial governments, health experts and suppliers to deliver safe and accessible medical masks for local and export markets.
 
 
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Minister Ng highlights Budget 2021 investments in small businesses and entrepreneurs

"Budget 2021 is the best thing we can do for our economy and our future," Minister Ng said » 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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Agro-100 fears impending fertilizer commodity shortage due to COVID-19

Input manufacturers responding to supply chain disruptions due to global pandemic with FRM-based nutrichaulants. » Read more
 
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Attracting women to manufacturing: Recruitment strategies that work

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What the United States can learn from Canada’s cannabis clarity

Congress might be too divided for full legalization this year, but it can begin providing the clarity that Canada’s approach offers » Read more
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Canada has 20 per cent of the world’s freshwater reserves — this is how to protect it

As the global demand for freshwater steadily increases, Canada seems to be in a privileged position » Read more
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Robots are coming and the fallout will largely harm marginalized communities

Those who are most affected in the labour market by robots are those who tend to already be marginalized » Read more
 
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Ford posts profit, says chip shortage may cut production 50%

Ford Motor Co. posted a surprising $3.26 billion first-quarter net profit on Wednesday, but the company said a worsening global computer chip shortage could cut its production in half during the current quarter. » Read more

Fastems Automation releases guide for ‘flexible automation’

Fastems LLC has released Ultimate Guide for Flexible Automation to examine how one optimized machine tool can perform as well as three underused machines. » Read more