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No tariffs for now. But as FenCan's Adrian Edge puts it, the nuclear football is out and Trump's finger is hovering over the button. Watch for Friday's Conversations for a discussion with Adrian about where all this might be going and what we can do.
- Patrick Flannery, Publisher/Editor
 
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FenCon coming back

Fenestration Canada has announced that following addition of Fenestration Canada’s Manitoba Chapter, FenCon will return to Manitoba from April 9 and 10, 2025, at the Winnipeg Convention Center. Kicking off the conference will be a mixer on April 9 with a one-day education and exhibition on April 10th. Focusing on the window and door manufacturing industry, the event aims to promote continuous improvement by sharing knowledge among professionals in the field. 


Applications open for Bill Briese education grant

Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) corporate member companies have until March 31, 2025, to apply for the Bill Briese Educational Engagement Grant Program, which awards a $1,000 grant per company to use toward a first-time FGIA conference registration or enrollment in an FGIA education program. This company-focused grant, sponsored by GED Integrated Solutions, is aimed at extending education opportunities, building engagement within FGIA, expediting integration into the industry and furthering professional growth and advancement.


ASTM inviting submissions on advanced manufacturing

Presentations are invited for the 2025 ASTM International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing (ICAM 2025), hosted by the ASTM International Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence (AM CoE) and supported by more than a dozen ASTM technical committees. The conference will be held Oct. 6 to 10 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. ICAM 2025 is ASTM International’s tenth annual flagship event related to standardization, qualification, and certification.


Ottawa funding housing in 23 Ontario municipalities

The government of Canada has announced that it has reached agreements with 23 local governments in Ontario to accelerate the construction of over 4,200 homes over the next three years. This work will help spur the construction of over 44,700 homes over the next decade. These agreements under the second round of the Housing Accelerator Fund will provide close to $138 million to eliminate barriers to building housing.


 
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Stand up for equity

In a world where policy shifts threaten progress, it’s more crucial than ever to stand together. Join us at the Advance Women in Manufacturing 2025 virtual event on March 5 to champion equity and professional growth for women in manufacturing. Secure your spot today and be part of the movement to advance women in manufacturing. Together, we can make a difference! » Learn more…
 
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Ontario premier talks housing at RESCON meeting

Ontario premier Doug Ford spoke at the Annual General Meeting of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario on Jan. 23, delivering a blunt assessment of the barriers preventing Ontario from meeting its housing construction goals. “At the municipalities, we have bureaucrats across the province and some really tough numbers,” he fumed. “No matter what you want to build, they won’t let you build a garage, they won’t let you build a doghouse without taking five years to go through it. I call it the carousel. You go on the carousel, you go to city hall, you put in your application, ... » Read more…
 
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Cybersecurity threat predictions for 2025: insights from the dark web

From advanced disinformation services to stolen digital identities, smart home vulnerabilities, and AI-driven social engineering — these are the key topics currently discussed in dark web forums Every December, experts at NordVPN attempt to predict the cybersecurity risks for the upcoming year. This year, they partnered with NordStellar analytics, whose researchers analyzed the largest dark web forums to identify the most discussed and emerging topics. » Listen now
 

Flannery: My take on tariffs

Donald Trump gets inaugurated on Monday and has promised to impose 25-percent tariffs on all foreign goods entering the United States. It's created a firestorm of concern across the country and for good reason. Should the tariffs actually be imposed as described for any appreciable period of time, economists are predicting a recession in Canada to the tune of 2.5 to 4.5 percent of GDP. Whether this actually happens is almost totally unclear. Trump made tariffs a centerpiece of his campaign last year and won. » Read More...
 
 
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Episode #67: Building Trust Online – Keith Daubmann, MY Architectural Glass

Keith Daubmann is an owner of MY Architectural Glass and MY Shower Door, a glass fabricator and custom glazing contractor serving southwestern Florida. What makes Daubmann unique is his thunderous presence on social media, running accounts with around 30,000 followers and hosting a weekly YouTube show, Hard Hat Highlights. He claims he has never had a guest on his show that didn’t become a client shortly after. » Listen now

 
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Shop Supervisor

St. Thomas, Ont. - In this role you will focus on the daily supervision of employees while physically working and setting the production pace with the team. » Read more…

Automotive Technician

Dartmouth, N.S. - This is a maintenance, minor repairs, and lubrication role. No heavy engine or transmission work. » Read More...

Warehouse Supervisor

Avenue Northwest, Alta. - We are looking for someone to be responsible for productivity and quality measurements and improvements in the warehouse. » Read More...

 
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