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GHD says that climate change could cost Canada’s economy $139B by 2050

The report predicts manufacturing and distribution will take the biggest hit from water-related climate disasters between now and 2050.


Federal government rejects Nova Scotia’s plan to avoid carbon tax

The new federal carbon tax will increase the price of carbon by $15 per tonne, and then rise again every year until it reaches $170 per tonne in 2030.


N.B. says its surplus is $100 million more than projected in March

Government revenues, meanwhile, are projected to be up by more than $220 million in contrast to what was budgeted in March.
 
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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS 
 
Select Food Products

Select Food Products announces plan to double production capacity

The company has also committed to investing in new assets and automation, with a plan to double its Ontario-based production capacity in the next 12 to 18 months. » Read more
 
Vancouver Bike Share

Vancouver Bike Share launches e-bikes from Mobi by Shaw Go

With the addition of 500 e-bikes Mobi by Shaw Go also announces new partners for e-bikes and e-stations, BC Hydro and Herbaland joining as sponsors. » Read more
 
World Trade Centre’s GDP

World Trade Centre’s GDP trying to help businesses scale-up

Many successful businesses hit a glass ceiling of growth after reaching revenues of approximately $5M per year, according to The World Trade Centre-Toronto. » Read more
 
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Syspro Software

Money for Manufacturers – FREE whitepaper

Canadian manufacturing businesses have been leveraging various federal & provincial grants and interest free loans to offset costs of strategic business expansion and to meet the demands of a highly competitive manufacturing landscape. These funds that are worth up to $30B, are available for hiring, skills training, equipment modernization, export development, software implementation, research and business expansion.

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Recruit to retiree

Recruit to retiree: Skilled workers want financial security and wellness benefits

Manufacturers are ramping up recruitment efforts by seeking under-represented groups (namely women), increasing use of employment agencies, and relying on immigration. » Read more
Housing supply

More housing supply isn’t a cure-all for the housing crisis

Our study found that 15 per cent of market housing tenants experienced housing instability, compared to 11 per cent of community housing tenants. » Read more
EVs

Making EVs without imports from China – 3 supply chain experts outline a strategy

The patent rights associated with LFP batteries expire this year, opening up an important opportunity for the U.S. » Read more
 
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Syspro

Warehouse Operator / Shipper - Receiver, 2900 Alyth Road Southeast, Calgary, AB, T2G 3W4

This role will work primarily in the warehouse with the possibility of moving to outside bulk. This is an hourly position from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday to Friday with possible shift work in the future. » Read more

Industrial Millwright, 1921 Main Street, Belledune, NB, E8G 2H8

Chaleur Forest Products has a job opportunity with access to pension and benefits for a Millwright / Industrial Mechanic in Belledune, New Brunswick. » Read more