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Transport Minister says truck drivers refusing to comply with mandate won’t lead to food shortage

The Canadian Trucking Alliance has estimated that about 15 per cent of truckers — as many as 16,000 — are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. » Read more

Ontario’s clean energy registry hopes to make province more attractive for investment

A provincial CEC registry will leverage Ontario’s clean electricity system and allow businesses to voluntarily purchase and retire these CECs to meet their corporate sustainability goals. » Read more

NGen announces $3.5M in funding for Mosaic Manufacturing’s automation project

The partnership aims to harness 3D printing and scanning technologies to enable companies to build their products in a more economical and environmentally friendly way. » Read more

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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS

Agro-100 Ltd launches new products powered by its Oligo^® Prime technology

Oligo^® Prime is a biostimulant technology resulting from a research and development program dating back 5 years. » Read more

Canadian whisky manufacturer mulling a trade complaint against Scotch Whisky Association

The SWA has threatened MBD's German distributor with a lawsuit unless they stop importing MBD's 'Canadian Best' single malt whiskies. » Read more

Alberta Innovates investing $1.25M in research on chronic wasting disease

Five projects – three at the University of Alberta and two at the University of Calgary – were chosen from seven proposals. » Read more

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Alberta Enterprise Corporation invests US$10M to scale startups across the province

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TD Bank moving forward with hiring 2,000 new tech-focused employees

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Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate on hold

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Lehigh Cement and Enbridge advance CO2 storage in AB

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U.S. warns that factories could close due to semiconductor shortage

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AGI announces resolution of Fraser Grain Terminal Project

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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH

Key markets for Canadian exporters according to EDC’s experts

Export Development Canada broadcasted a virtual discussion from Ottawa to share expertise and opportunities for Canadians in the Indian, Chinese and US markets. » Read more

Could 5G really ground planes? Why the US has delayed rolling out the mobile internet technology around airports

Currently being deployed in several countries around the world, 5G is the fifth generation of mobile phone technology. It could offer network speeds up to 100 times faster than what we’ve experienced with 4G. » Read more

Canada’s environment minister is headed for trouble if Ottawa doesn’t correct course on the Ring of Fire

The proposed all-season roads and related infrastructure that will be necessary for this transformation in the remote and ecologically sensitive area have generated significant controversy and conflict. » Read more

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DHL Supply Chain to invest $15 million to automate warehousing in North America

DHL Supply Chain announced a $15-million investment in robotics solutions from Boston Dynamics to further automate warehousing in North America. » Read more

Manufacturing CEOs focusing on resilient supply chains and tech transformation in response to COVID-19: report

The findings of the Global Manufacturing Prospects 2022 report are based on a global survey of almost 150 CEOs in manufacturing companies in 11 countries in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. » Read more