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SME (MMTS)

Ontario Progressive Conservatives to form second majority government

The PCs put a lot of effort into wooing blue-collar voters, passing several large pieces of labour legislation and landing endorsements from several skilled trades unions.


Auto sales fall 8.5% in May 2022 from a year earlier as supply challenges persist

May has historically been the top sales month but supply challenges, linked in part to semiconductor chip shortages, continue to limit a rebound.


Bank of Canada says it is open to raising interest rates past 3% in attempt to curb inflation

Beaudry said supply chain disruptions during the pandemic lasted longer than anticipated, exacerbated by unexpected events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
 
 
MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS 
 
Kruger

Kruger completes acquisition of Kamloops pulp mill

The Kamloops facility, which manufactures northern bleached softwood kraft pulp (NBSK) and unbleached softwood kraft pulp, will continue to operate as usual. » Read more
 
IBM

IBM study shows that Canadian CEOs rank sustainability and cybersecurity as their greatest challenges in 2022

One of the notable challenges when it comes to executing their sustainability strategies appears to be having enough skilled employees to deliver. » Read more
 
Drone Delivery Canada

Drone Delivery Canada announces launch of project at Edmonton International Airport

DDC has received an upfront fee for the drone route deployed and will receive a monthly fee for professional managed services. » Read more
 
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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH 
 
Doug Ford

Ontario election: Doug Ford’s victory shows he’s not the polarizing figure he once was

This again suggests there is something distinct about Ontario and its political culture, and the PC party under Ford has figured out what it is. » Read more
Disasters

To prevent disasters like Lac-Mégantic, private interests cannot be allowed to affect regulations

As a result of regulatory resources being defunded over the years, many agencies have been forced to become dependent on corporations to develop and manage their own safety oversight regimes. » Read more
Procurement

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
 
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Emerson to automate Jotun global manufacturing plants

Emerson announced a framework agreement with paint manufacturer Jotun to automate and digitalize its global manufacturing facilities. » Read more

SME names International Honour Awards winners

Seven leaders from industry and academia, were recognized for their contributions in the areas of manufacturing technologies, processes, technical writing and among others. » Read more