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Quebec government invests $38M in aerospace research and innovation

These six new collaborative research and innovation partnerships bring together seven national and international private companies, in addition to five academic research centres pooling their expertise to create new solutions.


Small business confidence remains muted in January; government can help by addressing the rising cost of doing business: report

Preliminary results for the Your Voice – January 2023 survey. The online survey was conducted from Jan. 18-23, 2023, number of respondents was 2338.


Analysts eye labour market for changes after BoC rate hike

As businesses and consumers pull back on spending, economists expect unemployment to rise, though by how much is up for debate as the labour market has remained strong.
 
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Greenfield Global

Greenfield Global and the University of Alberta are developing a technology that will convert agricultural waste into renewable diesel fuel

The $2 million Government of Canada investment is advancing the company’s “waste-to-fuel” technology. » Read more
 
Genetec

Genetec recognizes Data Privacy Day by sharing physical security best practices

Companies that haven’t taken appropriate steps to protect data are facing tens of millions of dollars in fines for violations. » Read more
 
BuildDirect

BuildDirect and Maverick Design partner in marketing program

The companies launch a white-label marketing program for a collection of Maverick-branded engineered wood floors. » Read more
 
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Women in Manufacturing

POWER YOUR JOURNEY • JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Now in its 3rd year, Advance: Women in Manufacturing is a virtual event that spotlights the accomplishments of successful women in manufacturing, encourages more women to join the sector and promotes gender equity, diversity and inclusion amongst Canadian manufacturers. This annual event is a great way for your company to be part of the conversation when it comes to recruiting and hiring more women in manufacturing, and providing women career advancement opportunities.
» REGISTER TODAY!
 
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Manufacturing

Life-work technology in practice: Manufacturing

In the manufacturing industry, manual processes and outdated technology represent more significant threats to productivity and success than ever » Read more
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5 amazing applications of digital twins in manufacturing

The value of digital twins in manufacturing starts even before you manufacture anything. » Read more
CSA Standards - SDGs

Using standards helps organizations achieve their SDG objectives

A critical challenge associated with the SDGs as aspirational global instruments is to effectively translate and transpose the language of the goals into practical, granular guidance. » Read more
 
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Supply chain due diligence – How much is enough?

It wasn’t until very long ago that onboarding a new supplier for an organization was a straight-forward process. » Read more

To advance ‘North American Idea,’ fortify bond between Canada, Mexico, experts say

The relationship between Canada and Mexico has long been the weak link in North America’s trilateral triangle, and foreign policy experts say reinforcing it will be key if the continent is to realize its true economic potential. » Read more