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PBO reveals that the cost of a new navy fleet has risen to $84B due to delays and inflation

The federal government has acknowledged that its $60-billion budget for the navy, which was set in 2017, is no longer adequate. » Read more

Ont.’s budget watchdog says years of surplus are ahead despite economic slowdown

The FAO says it projects a $100-million surplus at the end of this fiscal year, and an $8.5-billion surplus in 2027-28. » Read more

CFIB survey shows small businesses are struggling to repay debt due to interest rates

A third of Canadian small business owners now say borrowing costs are causing difficulties, compared with about a fifth of businesses at the start of the year. » Read more

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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS

McDonald’s Canada testing RNG in its supply chain fleet

The tractors are being tested in British Columbia to assess the feasibility of using them to deliver to McDonald's Canada restaurants across Canada where possible. » Read more

Drug manufacturer releases new product mean to aid with sleep

Pascoflair^® Night is used in herbal medicine as a sleep aid as an alternative to sleeping pills to promote restful sleep. » Read more

Honda’s Civic Type R to be available on Oct. 28

Civic Type R is meant to capstone Honda's 11th-generation Civic lineup. » Read more

12 must know truths to make your ERP selection and implementation a success

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NEWS

Aduro receives $1.15M joint NSERC Alliance-Mitacs grant for chemical recycling project

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Boot manufacturer releases a new boot intended for women

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Northern Hardwoods Research Institute Inc. working with students to help forestry go high tech

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Bonduelle Americas changes name to NORTERA after acquisition

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Paper Excellence Group and Resolute plan to sell Thunder Bay, Ont. pulp and paper mill

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Fonds de solidarité FTQ provides funding to Groupe Roxboro Bauval

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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH

How to reduce the impact of the manufacturing labour shortage

A number of recommendations can help affected leaders make meaningful gains to solve the labour shortage within their organization. » Read more

German Technology Day at Humber College 2022 in photos

Here is a look at some of the German technology exhibitors present at Humber College's North Campus on Oct. 20, 2022. » Read more

The Bank of Canada just hiked interest rates for the sixth time — is it too late?

Critics have interpreted these jumbo hikes to mean the central banks have admitted to their slow response to fight inflation in 2021. » Read more

PLANT

Lafert plant in San Donà di Piave is now in operation

Lafert production plant in San Donà di Piave is officially in operation after its formal unveiling at Lafert’s 60-year anniversary celebrations in Italy. » Read more

Dynamysk Automation appoints VP of engineering

Dynamysk Automation appointed Darcy Black as Vice-President of Engineering – Edmonton. » Read more