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Unifor and Ford Motor Company to begin contract negotiations in June

The decision to begin with Ford has the full endorsement of Unifor's General Motors and Stellantis Master Bargaining Committees.

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Magna International Inc. CEO says clarity on headwinds key to finding solutions amid uncertainty

If the focus is affordable vehicles for Canadian drivers, Kotagiri says the policies should shift to driving competition, scale and speed of production.

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Kruger Inc. invests $333M to enter the nonwovens sector

Central to this major project is the installation of a production line, to be built on Île-de-la-Potherie in Trois-Rivières, adjacent to Kruger's Wayagamack paper mill, with commissioning scheduled for 2028.

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Ont. government investing $10M to modernize Georgia-Pacific North Woods facility

The government’s investment under the Forest Biomass Program will support Georgia-Pacific’s $191 million project, helping to modernize and expand operations at its Englehart facility.

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MANUFACTURING IN FOCUS

Federal government invests over $17.3M in B.C. businesses

HMR is receiving a $3 million investment to help commercialize a personal mobility exoskeleton by integrating AI into its core technology, filing for intellectual property protection, and scaling manufacturing for use beyond clinical settings into...

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Global semiconductor materials market revenue reaches $73.2B in 2025: SEMI report

All regions except Europe reportedly posted year-over-year increases, with China and North America recording the strongest growth among major regions.

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EMC's defence forum draws manufacturers eager to enter market

Attended by over 150 people, with numerous others unable to sign up due to maximum capacity at the venue, the half-day forum dove into how manufacturers could possibly pivot their products and supply chains to...

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New podcast: Made with Local's Sheena Russell sits down to talk about the food mfg. business journey

Made with Local is a snack bar manufacturing company based out of Nova Scotia, boasting a vertically integrated supply chain and a commitment to growing in Canada.

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Top five quotes from our 2026 Economic Outlook webinar

Over the course of a one-hour panel, BMO’s Chief Economist, Douglas Porter and CME’s Chief Economist, Alan Arcand broke down the national economy, and how it’s evolving through the course of geopolitical tensions, tariffs, AI...

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