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Canada to boost immigration processes to fill labour shortages

Citizenship and Immigration Canada expects their plan will help increase the attraction and retention of newcomers in regions with acute economic, labour and demographic challenges. » Read more

Tim Hortons to raise prices in 2022 due to inflation and staffing costs

On the staffing shortage, Cil said RBI is working to simplify back-of-house processes and has developed plans to help with hiring and retention. » Read more

Pentagon report reveals mergers and consolidations pose risk to economy

The consolidation can hurt taxpayers because contractors no longer feel competitive pressure to innovate to secure government business. » Read more

MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS

Ontario invests up to $500M in ArcelorMittal to support the electrification of its steel manufacturing

The approximately $1.8B project by ArcelorMittal Dofasco will see its Hamilton facility among the first of its global operations to replace coal-fed coke ovens and blast furnaces with new, low-emission technology. » Read more

Premier Tech Water and Environment launches sanitation service

On-site sanitation systems treat wastewater from houses without a connection to the community sewage system. » Read more

5G a catalyst for Industry 4.0, Frost & Sullivan

The high bandwidth and low latency provided by 5G networks are driving process industries to partner with strategic 5G providers. » Read more

NEWS

Crane mounted AI arrives to Quebec’s construction sites

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Mario Settino resigns from Imaflex

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Worksport’s Terravis System™ moves into final stages of development

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CEMATRIX purchases stake in Glavel

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Cultivator marks three years since starting credit union-led incubator

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The DMZ and Desjardins unveil a digital learning platform to help entrepreneurs

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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH

Total Mom Inc.’s pitch initiative looking for manufacturers to help address the talent crisis

The Total Mom pitch initiative is an annual initiative supporting mothers with entrepreneurial ambitions, and runs until Mar. 31, 2022. » Read more

Swabbing floors to detect COVID-19 could be a useful indicator of the disease’s spread

We recovered the virus from the floors of COVID-19 wards far more frequently than from non-COVID-19 wards. » Read more

Protecting infrastructure from the ‘freedom convoy’ could forever silence legitimate dissent

Ford’s emergency order is intended to enhance police powers in relation to the material systems of global capitalism. » Read more

MANUFACTURING JOBSITE

Heath & Safety Manager, 90 Scarsdale Road, North York, ON, M3B 2R7, Terrapex Environmental Ltd.

Managing and/or executing occupational health and safety and/or industrial hygiene services on a project-by-project basis. » Read more

Maintenance Technician/Millwright, 165 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, ON, M1S 4G7, Crystal Claire Cosmetics

Performs maintenance procedures according to the established SOP and PM schedule, coordinating parts and service, as required. » Read more