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September 26, 2018
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OEA 2018

Ottawa commits $30M for new tidal power project in Bay of Fundy

The $117-million project, operated by Halagonia Tidal Energy Ltd., comes amid the uncertain future of another tidal energy project, the marquee Cape Sharp Tidal venture


Automakers seek flexibility at U.S. hearing on mileage standards

At a hearing in Dearborn, Michigan, automakers said they'll keep working to make cars and trucks more efficient, but they may not be able to meet existing standards


‘Stop the regulatory merry go round:’ Alberta ministers to fight C 69 in Ottawa

A new bill to change Canada's energy project approval process is meeting resistance from politicians in oil country


The carbon tax breakdown: Understanding the issues around the policy tool

Because the tax is visible and put burdens on everyone, many feel it's punitive, says one researcher
 
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EXPORT EDGE 
 

Ontario Manufacturers: Are you a winning exporter?

...Then you are a candidate for the Ontario Export Awards » Read More

Breaking out of the Canadian bubble: why exporting is a critical strategy

Opportunities for rapid growth are plentiful for Canadian businesses, but most of them lie beyond our shores » Read More

Tariffs: What they mean for your pricing strategy

While there is great uncertainty at this stage as to what, how large, and where tariffs will be imposed, one thing is certain: price adjustments will likely result » Read More
 
KNOWLEDGE CENTRE 
 
Plant Expo 2018

$23.3M in government funding flowed to the cleantech sector in July and August

Take advantage of government funding to fuel your future business goals » read more

Gauge your wage against 2018 EMC-PLANT salary survey

How does your pay measure up? Use the Salary Calculator to compare your wage against national averages. » read more
 
Editor's Picks 
 
Editor's Picks

Ottawa to gradually eliminate plastic waste in its operations across the country

Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said at a Halifax gathering the federal government plans to eliminate single-use plastics throughout government operations » read more
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Green Party leadership hopefuls in Alberta grapple with thorny issue of oilsands

Alberta's Greens aren't against existing oil sands infrastructure, but want a moratorium on development of additional projects » read more
 
Last week’s big stories 
 

Ballard Power Systems unveils next-generation fuel cell stack [PLANT]

The stack is for use in heavy-duty motive applications such as buses, commercial vehicles and trains. » read more

Tesla says it has turned over documents to U.S. feds

CEO Elon Musk tweeted last month that funding was secured to take the company private, but later abandoned the idea. Short-sellers complained Musk's announcement was done to manipulate the stock price and cost them money » read more