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Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rates for fifth time

Some of Canada's major banks are forecasting the central bank will the key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point, bringing it to 3.25 per cent. » Read more

Atlantic provinces due to submit carbon pricing plans to federal government

Ottawa says it will impose a federal carbon tax on provinces that do not submit a carbon-pricing plan it deems acceptable. » Read more

Unions voice concern over province’s decision to lift mandatory isolation period

Telling workers they can work sick could lead to greater spread of the virus in workplaces, particularly warehouses, manufacturing and other congregate settings. » Read more

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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS

Chinova Bioworks expands manufacturing space in P.E.I.

The new space increases Chinova's production from pilot scale to 20x their current capacity levels with plans to expand their operational team in PEI. » Read more

Porter Airlines and FlightSafety International complete E195-E2 simulator

The simulator is located at FlightSafety International's Toronto Learning Centre, where over 650 Porter pilots will receive training for both the E195-E2 and Dash 8-400. » Read more

Unifor calling on federal government to improve airport delays

Payne urged the government to take a more hands-on approach to guiding the industry, including implementing penalties to deter bad behaviour. » Read more

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NEWS

PyroGenesis announces successful validation of DROSRITE™ facility

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IRCC to digitize immigration applications to expedite processing

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STEP Energy Services Ltd. announces U.S. coiled tubing acquisition

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Hatch announces support for Canada-Germany clean energy agreement

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Rolls-Royce Canada employees vote in favour of agreement

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Datable Technology Corporation announces renewal with global consumer goods company

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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH

Q&A with Guillaume Laverdure, CEO at Medicom

Laverdure shared with Canadian Manufacturing the three pillars that shape Medicom's future. » Read more

The PPE used throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is getting tangled up in wildlife

Lack of clear messaging from municipalities and provinces about safe ways to dispose of PPE, along with our reluctance to gather near sources of discarded PPE, may have contributed to this global pollution event. » Read more

How Canadian manufacturers can drive growth with spend management automation

Simply put, the benefits of automation apply to more than just your production line. » Read more

PLANT

Reflections from the Hannover Messe

The fair usually takes up 43 mega-size exhibition halls and attracts over a million visitors a year – most of them engineers, technicians, and high-level decision makers. » Read more

$1 billion in federal economic grants headed coast to coast

The 21 were chosen from 529 initial applicants vying for grants that were part of last year’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. » Read more