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Federal government launches call for proposals that develop the critical minerals supply chain

This component of the program will provide $10.95 million in funding for pilot plants and projects to support the development of critical mineral value chains.


China’s ‘zero-COVID’ strategy taking its toll

The 'zero-COVID' strategy is disrupting manufacturing and hampering the global flow of goods from smartphones to iron ore, increasing inflation risks in the United States and Europe.


The Montreal Economic Institute releases statement against federal zero plastic waste policy

The MEI says that there is no guarantee that a ban on plastic shopping bags—like grocery bags—will reduce the country's carbon footprint.
 
 
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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS 
 
Worksport

Worksport Ltd. announces purchase of 222,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility

Worksport will begin setting up machines that have been purchased over the last several months and hopes to have the plant running this year. » Read more
 
Paramedic

Ambulance manufacturers mark Paramedic Services Week in Canada

Demers, Braun Crestline, and Medix Specialty Vehicles offer a range of ambulance models. » Read more
 
CubicFarm

CubicFarm releases data showing its vertical farms use 54% to 62% less energy

Patented Crop Motion Technology™ moves plants to one layer of LED grow lights, unlike typical rack and stack layouts of other vertical farms that use multiple layers of energy-intensive LEDs. » Read more
 
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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH 
 
Trees

Trees aren’t a climate change cure-all – 2 new studies on the life and death of trees in a warming world show why

What we do with our own emissions and efforts to slow climate change matters immensely for the future of forests. » Read more
3M

The journey through supply chain issues and COVID-19 hurdles: How 3M Canada set up PPE production in Brockville, Ont.

In seven months, 3M Canada managed to set up their expanded manufacturing operations and began shipping N95 respirators across Canada. » Read more
Crops

A shrinking fraction of the world’s major crops goes to feed the hungry, with more used for nonfood purposes

We also project that, because of this trend, the world is unlikely to achieve a top sustainable development goal: ending hunger by 2030. » Read more
 
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MMTS

Service program doubles the life of Dash 8-100 aircraft

Under the ESP PLUS agreement, service life of the Dash 8-100 aircraft will be increased to 160,000 flight cycles. » Read more

Global industry invents in energy efficiency: survey

A key finding was 54 per cent of companies are already investing, while 40 per cent plan to make energy efficiency improvements this year. » Read more