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Supply chain troubles affecting Canadian manufacturing output and raising costs: survey

The report says Canadian manufacturers have lost more than $10 billion in sales as a result of supply chain disruptions and are facing nearly $1 billion in increased costs. » Read more

Canadian auto associations launch a plan to target 100% zero-emission vehicles by 2035

The Road to 2035 outlines the investments and policies required for Canada to achieve 50% ZEV sales by 2030 on the path 100% ZEV sales in 2035. » Read more

Quebec’s AI development and impact among world’s best: Studies show

This study also shows that Quebec would benefit from making changes to its operating environment (e.g. speed of visa processing for skilled workers) and infrastructure. » Read more

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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS

Top five risks Canadian businesses are facing: Aviva Canada report

Research found that nearly 6 out of 10 Canadian businesses (58 per cent) said their continuity and risk planning needs to be updated. » Read more

Acceleware announces commencement of heating at RF XL pilot project

The objectives of the Pilot are to validate the RF XL technology as a means to produce heavy oil and oil sands. » Read more

Heartnut Grove WWT Inc. receives smart irrigation systems orders

The Projects with a total value of CAD$500,000 will use technologies for smart irrigation & control systems and are designed by Water Ways' engineers. » Read more

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NEWS

Diageo to build carbon neutral Crown Royal distillery in Ontario

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Biden’s planned cleanup of the Great Lakes highlights region’s environmental efforts

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Provincial government launches Building Ontario Businesses Initiative

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Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation secures partnership with Indigenous Knowledge Keepers to reduce CO₂

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Winpak offering access to PureCycle Ultra-Pure Recycled resin

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Joby forms partnership with CAE and eVTOL for training program

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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH

Artificial intelligence and corporate social responsibility can strengthen anti-corruption efforts

Studies show that corporate governance processes that incorporate CSR, deter corruption. » Read more

Carbon markets could protect nature and the planet, but only if the rights of those who live there are recognized too

As private and public carbon markets develop, the potential benefits and risks of carbon trading for Indigenous Peoples and local communities increase. » Read more

[VIRTUAL EVENT] Join us on March 22 for Advance: Women in Manufacturing March 22, 2022 at 1:00pm ET

15 of Annex Business Media’s manufacturing media brands are coming together to host Advance: Women in Manufacturing, a virtual event on March 22 at 1 pm. » Read more

LATEST FROM PLANT

BASF acquires Quebec site for battery materials and recycling

BASF signed an agreement to secure land for its future cathode active materials and recycling site in Bécancour, Quebec. » Read more

Ontario invests in Elora-based Stirling Marathon Limited

The project will allow Stirling Marathon to grow their residential appliance manufacturing capabilities with a 48,000-square-feet expansion of their Elora facility. » Read more