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Federal government invests in Les Ateliers de fabrication du Saguenay

The project supported by CED involves acquiring a state-of-the-art digital-command plasma cutting table and peripheral production equipment.


Rising cost of food and other basics affecting all Canadians, EY consumer survey

EY's research found that overall, growing economic uncertainty and inflation are putting a dent in consumer confidence.


StatCan posts a merchandise trade surplus in March

Statistics Canada says imports rose 7.7 per cent in March to a record high of $61.1 billion.
 
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Magna

Magna launches its new ADAS on the 2022 Toyota Tundra

The vehicle is fitted with Magna’s complete surround view system including five cameras and an advanced electronic control unit to provide a view around the vehicle. » Read more
 
Clean electricity

Clean electricity can unlock affordable and secure energy: Canadian Climate Institute report

The most significant barriers to the big electrification switch are social, political, and institutional. » Read more
 
ABB

ABB-partnered global survey reveals manufacturing is accelerating investment in energy efficiency

90 percent will increase spending over the next five years while 52 percent plan to achieve Net Zero within the same period. » Read more
 
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China

China’s ‘innovation machine’: how it works, how it’s changing and why it matters

At a time of heightened international tensions both China and the West need to be clear on the value of international collaboration in innovation. » Read more
Wet agriculture

Wet agriculture could protect peatlands and climate, but remains largely unexplored

A cultural paradigm shift is needed towards regenerative agriculture and a public priority for multi-functional agriculture for people, peat and planet. » Read more
Taiga Robotics

Taiga Robotics aiming to help manufacturers with supply chain issues

Taiga Robotics is already seeing businesses move their operations onshore, and they say shipping and logistics is much easier with pick-and-place packing robots. » Read more
 
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DesRosiers says Canadian auto sales dropped 13 per cent in April

The consultancy estimates that 140,785 new light vehicles sold in the month, barely higher than the 140,460 that sold in March and well off the April sales for 2021. » Read more

GM begins retooling CAMI plant

Production of the BrightDrop’s Zevo 600 will begin in Q4 2022, at which point CAMI will become Canada’s first full-scale EV plant. » Read more