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Food prices in Canada rise faster than inflation

Prices for food purchased from stores rose 11.4 per cent last month compared with a year ago, up from an 11 per cent gain in October, according to StatCan.


StatCan says job vacancies fall further in October, lowest level since 2021

Statistics Canada says the number of job vacancies fell by 4.8 per cent in October to their lowest level since August 2021.


Lion Electric begins lithium-ion battery pack production

Final certification of the first battery pack is expected in the first quarter of 2023, followed by a gradual ramp up of production in 2023.
 
MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS 
 
Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines takes delivery of their first Embraer E195-E2

In the run up to the new year, Embraer will deliver a further three aircraft to Porter. » Read more
 
Modular construction

Global modular construction market to see growth as demand for efficient construction methods rises

The global MC market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5 per cent to $142.06 billion by 2028, up from $103.09 billion in 2022. » Read more
 
Taiga

Taiga begins delivery of electric watercraft in Florida

Taiga initiated deliveries of Orca Carbon in July, and now marks its entry into the largest boating market in North America. » Read more
 
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MANUFACTURING IN-DEPTH 
 
2022 Year in Review

Canadian Manufacturing's 2022 Year in Review

2023 promises to be a year of continued development and change across manufacturing and will no doubt bring surprises and successes for many companies exploring new ways of doing business. » Read more
Brian Easton

Small maintenance changes for significant productivity increases in manufacturing

Brian Easton is Director of Sales and a Ridgeline Lubricants Ambassador for Parkland Corporation, providing lubricant maintenance advice for manufacturing settings. » Read more
COVID-19

After the Cold War: Why COVID-19 infection and death rates were so high in eastern Europe

Welfare regimes use income redistribution, sick pay, pensions, maternity leave, unemployment support and social assistance to address inequalities in society. » Read more
 
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Manufacturing, importing straws and other single use plastics now banned

Companies can no longer produce or bring into Canada plastic checkout bags, cutlery, stir sticks, straws and takeout containers – and in a year, it will also be illegal to sell them. » Read more

Atmospheric carbon might turn lakes more acidic

Oceans are becoming more acidic as they absorb carbon dioxide that human activity pumps into the atmosphere – the primary cause of climate change. » Read more