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Trudeau expected to trigger a fall election this weekend, targeting Sept. 20

Trudeau is set to visit the Gov. Gen. on Aug. 15 to ask her to dissolve Parliament, triggering an early election in search of a majority government.


RCAF announces winners of its STEM scholarship

Scholarships for 225 future Canadian leaders in flight and space were given.


Ontario adds $2.2B in COVID-19 spending to prepare for uncertainty around variants

The deficit projection is being revised by $700 million, down to $32.4 billion.
 
 
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Rust-Oleum

 A complete selection of concrete prep, patch & repair products.

Rust-Oleum’s expertise in surface protection doesn’t stop at metal. The complete selection of concrete prep, patch and repair products are formulated to deliver contractor-grade protection, and are easy to apply using in-house maintenance crews. The concrete repair products cure fast to minimize downtime and provide lasting durability for long-term protection. » Learn more
 
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NGen

NGen announces a $40M automotive zero-emissions manufacturing challenge

Supercluster to invest up to $20 million in R&D projects for battery and fuel cell electric vehicles » Read more
 
ADAS

NFI and Robotic Research sign agreement to bring ADAS to transit agencies

The technology, which will incorporate Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Standard J3016 capabilities up to Level 4, will add ADAS features to help prevent pedestrian and cyclist collisions. » Read more
 
Can-Am

Can-Am unveils its new lineup of ATVs

Can-Am is also introducing two new Rotax engines to its lineup – the HD7/700 ACE and the HD9, replacing the HD5, HD8, and 800. » Read more
 
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Syspro Software

Live Webinar: How to source accurately with effective Material Requirement Planning (MRP)

The supply chain landscape has fundamentally shifted in the past year and a half. As disruptions threated business continuity, the focus has moved to having a dependable, agile, and efficient supply chain. Manufacturers can no longer afford to run out of raw materials or overstock and have excess cash tied to inventory.

Join us for session 2 of this three-part webinar series to learn how you can balance supply and demand by efficiently planning material and production capacity with effective Material Requirement Planning (MRP).
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Driving EVs

Why driving an electric vehicle might not be morally praiseworthy

Driving EVs might be environmentally neutral or even harmful when both manufacturing and production are considered. » Read more
COVID-19

6 challenges of being a gig worker during the COVID-19 pandemic

Gig workers’ day-to-day lives are fundamentally different from people with traditional employment in organizations who enjoy more predictable wages, supportive managers and steady relationships. » Read more
Tax Breaks

U.S. ‘opportunity zones’ use tax breaks for developers to help poor neighbourhoods — but are they really helping?

The opportunity zone program is well-intentioned, so where did things go awry? » Read more
 
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XELS partners with Albo Climate for satellite imaging tech

The collaboration will enable XELS to validate nature-based carbon offset projects, including protected lands and reforestation efforts. » Read more...

Richardson acquires Control Chemical Corporation

Prior to this acquisition, Richardson was a minority shareholder in the company and has supplied raw ingredients for their products for over 30 years. » Read more...