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Canada to receive 2M vaccine doses this week as Pfizer BioNTech ramp up deliveries

The push for more shots comes as many parts of the country remain in lockdown while a third wave of COVID-19 infections


Medicom receives recognition through the Mercuriades award

In the midst of the pandemic, Medicom hired more than 600 employees, growing its team of over 2,000


EU drug regulator evaluating Pfizer vaccine for youngsters

The European Medicines Agency's human medicines committee is expected to reach a decision in June
 
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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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Data monetization a must for MedTech industry to evolve

Connectivity solutions for data integration are critical to stop data silos and ensure success of any data monetization strategy, finds Frost & Sullivan » Read more
 
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Unifor takes to the skies with a message for Premier Ford

Unifor first wrote to Premier Ford in March 2020 outlining the need for paid sick days to stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic » Read more
 
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New speakers announced for Women in Manufacturing!

Hear from keynote speaker Rhonda Barnet, president and COO of AVIT Manufacturing, Marie-Pierre Lalande and Gary Kidson, HR leads at Sanofi Canada, and many others at Women in Manufacturing! At this all-new, free-to-attend online event, leaders and employees of every level – women and men – will hear from industry champions on how to support a diverse and inclusive workforce Register now!
 
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The trucking industry has begun to turn electric — but passenger vehicles will take a little longer

A plan to use swappable batteries in long-haul electric trucks highlights how freight is starting to move away from fossil fuels » Read more
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Women in Manufacturing, The Podcast: Carla Cheung, technical product manager, Mettler Toledo Canada

Canadian Manufacturing associate editor Alanna Fairey spoke to Carla recently to discuss Carla’s career journey, the power of mentorship, and why she wasn’t interested in forcing herself into a “boys club” » Read more
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Women in Manufacturing, The Podcast: Renn Scott, founder and chief designer, Daily Goods Design LABS

Renn Scott discussed her career in design automation, the challenges she overcame and her advice to encourage more women to take on more leadership roles » Read more
 
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Ontario to introduce paid COVID-19 leave

Monte McNaughton, Minister, Labour, Training and Skills Development, will introduce legislation that would, if passed, require employers to provide employees with up to $200 of pay for up to three days if they are missing work because of COVID-19. » Read more

COVID outbreak closes Simcoe auto parts plant leaving 1,000 people out of work

The company told employees on Monday about 10 active cases at the plant, and on Tuesday Toyotetsu officials decided to suspend operations at the sprawling 530,000-square-foot facility. » Read more