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Ontario’s Regional Development Program invests $3.2M in Orangeville-area manufacturers

The investment is intended to create at least 30 new jobs and bolster domestic manufacturing capabilities. » Read more

Liberals introduce a bill to try and help businesses and workers

The Liberals are proposing to send $300 per week to workers who find themselves off the job because of a pandemic-related lockdown between now and spring 2022. » Read more

Trade Minister Mary Ng expresses disappointment with U.S. final softwood lumber duty rate

The BC Lumber Trade Council says the final rates are not unexpected but still disappointing, especially since U.S. producers are unable to meet domestic demand. » Read more

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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS

Unifor calls for more than five paid sick days for workers in B.C.

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative reports that nine in every ten B.C. workers with an income less than $30,000 has no access to paid sick leave. » Read more

BMO to pre-purchase Direct Air Capture carbon removals using carbon engineering technology

BeZero gives customers access to its BeZero Carbon Rating (BCR) Framework for a transparent assessment. » Read more

Marquis Book Printing to accelerate its $30M Horizon 2025 capital investment plan

The investments will be operational in 2021-2022 and will impact equally their three Marquis manufacturing plants, located in Montmagny, Louiseville and Toronto. » Read more

Virtual Panel Discussion: Manufacturing trends for 2022 that you can't ignore

From determining the right type of technology to deploy, finding the right talent that can work with that technology, enabling staff to work remotely and ensuring their business is secure from cyber threats, Canadian manufacturers are at a critical juncture.

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NEWS

Sandvik Coromant to acquire ICAM

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Digital Technology Supercluster announces launch of Earth X-Ray Discovery Platform

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Toronto on target to achieve its reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020

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EFC awards Rittal with a Marketing Excellence Award

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B.C. public safety minister says upcoming storms are ‘uncharted territory’

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Report from Council of Canadian Academies reveals circular economy’s opportunities and challenges

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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH

Automating Your Adhesive Application [FREE WEBINAR]

3M webinar will provide an overview on automation, reasons to automate and the different levels of automation for dispensing liquid adhesives. » Read more

Want to solve the housing crisis? Address super-charged demand

Insufficient supply may be a contributing factor, especially in cities where household growth exceeds new home construction, but it’s not the primary or most important cause. » Read more

Why it’s normal for COVID-19 vaccine immunity to wane, and how booster shots can help

Viruses also change over time, which means re-vaccination can be necessary, as with seasonal influenza. » Read more

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Air Canada hikes cargo capacity to Vancouver after flooding cuts highways

Air Canada has boosted cargo capacity into and out of Vancouver after widespread flooding cut key supply links to southern British Columbia. » Apply now

Ontario invests in local Cambridge manufacturers

The province is investing over $1.7 million in support of an $18.8-million investment by three Southwestern Ontario companies. » Apply now