Feds investing in apprenticeship training

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Federal government announces support for apprenticeship training opportunities

The Government of Canada is investing close to $247 million in 13 projects that will enable small and medium-sized employers (SMEs) to offer apprenticeship training opportunities. » Read more

StatCan: Canadian GDP growth hits 3.1 per cent in first quarter, still slower than expected

Statistics Canada said the change came as export volumes dropped 2.4 per cent for the quarter, following two consecutive quarterly increases. » Read more

Federal government announces $7M in funding for two B.C. businesses

The Minister announced Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) funding of $2 million for FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS). » Read more

MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS

AMD Medicom Inc. partners with Vitacore Industries on PPE manufacturing

This partnership will encompass the manufacture and distribution of Vitacore respirators in new markets, including the US. » Read more

Dispersa announces scaling of biosurfactant product line

Active client partnerships are reportedly underway with major cleaning product companies based in Canada. » Read more

OmniaBio Inc. announces a new private investor

Medipost is acquiring an interest in OmniaBio from CCRM for cash of $30 million and is investing an additional $60 million into OmniaBio. » Read more

NEWS

BoC expected to raise interest rates by half a per cent on June 1

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ArchiMed and CDPQ invest in Corealis Pharma

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Integran enters research license agreement with NRC for use of carbon nanotube technology

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Delpharm strike in Boucherville continues as union’s offer remains unanswered

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Nano One and BASF enter agreement to develop lithium-ion battery materials

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Ontario party leaders differ on plans to reduce emissions

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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH

Calls for ‘ethical oil’ are pushing Canada to become a petro-state

Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador rely heavily on the energy sector, and have been hit especially hard. » Read more

Procurement strategies to improve efficiency across the supply chain

A 2022 survey revealed that only 33 percent of businesses invested in procurement and sourcing technologies to reduce supply chain disruptions. » Read more

How 5G-powered industrial IoT can empower manufacturers to work smarter

There does exist a few key areas that IIoT-enabled technologies powered by 5G is set to revolutionize for Canadian manufacturers. » Read more

MANUFACTURING JOBSITE

Forklift Service Technician (310S/310T/PLT), Top salary and growth environment
Scarborough, ON, Canada

Our ideal Service Technician will have mechanical experience in automotive, heavy equipment, millwright or truck/coach. Mechanical experience in the lift truck industry is considered a definite asset. Experience in hydraulics and propane systems is preferred. » Read more

General Assembly Labourer, FLEXIBLE WORK HOURS 324 Leaside Avenue, Stoney Creek, ON, L8E 2N7

Responsibilities include assembling vacuum pumps, working with hand tools and reading work orders to understand all measurements. » Read more