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Editor's Note 
 
April is the cruelest month...for show organizers. No fewer than four live events for the architectural glass industry are going down in the next five weeks. Details below.
- Patrick Flannery, publisher/editor
 
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Ontario Glass and Metal Association response to tariff threat

It is with great frustration that I write this article. As the president of the Ontario Glass and Metal Association (OGMA), as well as a fellow industry member, I am with all of you in trying to navigate our way through the economic trade war between Canada and the United States of America. The OGMA expresses deep concern over the recent imposition of tariffs by the United States on our products. These tariffs not only threaten the livelihoods of countless workers across Canada but also disrupt trade relations between two longstanding allies and partners.


Commercial glazing topics on the menu at FenBC Summit

Registration is now open for the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) FENBC Region Summit, taking place April 1-2 in Surrey, BC. This annual two-day event will feature a welcome reception, commercial and residential topic coverage and opportunities to engage with industry leaders. Industry professionals can register now for this exclusive in-person event dedicated to exploring the latest trends in the fenestration industry in British Columbia.


Canadian Glazing Conference is a chance to talk things over

For the second time this decade, we are in circumstances none of us have ever seen before and it's more important than ever to get together to share knowledge and compare notes. Fenestration Canada's Canadian Glazing Conference will offer just that opportunity to commercial glaziers and glass fabricators on April 8 in Surrey, B.C. Now in it's second year, CGC is FenCan's event focused on the ICI and high-rise residential side of the fenestration industry.


AVFQ Congres kicks off next week

AVFQ, the Quebec architectural glass association, will host its annual industry event, Congres, April 2 and 3 at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. This event has really grown and features an impressive lineup of education and networking opportunities.


Ottawa and Toronto offering $2.55 billion for rental construction

The federal government and the city of Toronto have announced up to $2.55 billion in low-cost loans through the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP) to help build more than 4,800 rental units, including at least 1,000 affordable rental units. The money will be allocated to seven selected projects. The city will provide approximately $234.83 million in estimated value of city benefits for these affordable and purpose-built rental homes. This partnership aims to drive down the cost of building by providing low-cost federal financing, conditional on the city of Toronto providing relief on development charges, fees and property taxes. The announcement ...


 
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Editorial: Tariffs and the Good Thing

We could be living through another inflection point of disruption. » Read More...
 
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CANADA’S GLASS SHOW

Top Glass is a Canadian glass brand. It is owned by Annex Business Media, Canada’s largest independent trade publisher, and hosted by this magazine, which has served the Canadian architectural glass industry exclusively for 45 years. Top Glass has taken place in Toronto since its inception in 2014 and is overwhelmingly attended by Canadian glazing contractors, glass fabricators, architects and specifiers. This B2B channel, and this show, lives or dies with Canada’s glass market. » Read More...
 
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Replaceable facades

The pressure is on for facade designers to consider not only how their envelope will meet today’s needs, but also what will happen to it as its components approach the end of their lives. » Read More...
 
 
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Flannery previews Top Glass

Registration for Canada’s architectural glass show is open and the agenda set. Join us April 29 – 30 in Mississauga, Ont., for a day of great discussion with all your friends in the industry. And get a behind-the-scenes look at Trulite Glass and Aluminum Solutions, one of Canada’s top glass fabricators. Glass Canada publisher Pat Flannery shares all the details – see you at Top Glass! » Read More...

GlassTalk Episode #72 – Verifying VIG – David Cooper, VacuumGlass

David Cooper has been researching and developing vacuum insulating glass for over a decade and chairs multiple international standards committees that will define how it can be used, how its quality can be assessed and how to test its performance. With demand for VIG growing and producers multiplying, specifiers and contractors need guidance on what to look for in these products – guidance that may be coming soon in the form of balloted ASTM standards for durability and load tolerance. Cooper joins GlassTalk to explain where these efforts are at and to update us on the state of VIG technology and availability. » Read More...

GlassTalk Episode #71: Threats and Opportunities — Adrian Edge, Fenestration Canada

FenCan’s director of government and regulatory affairs, Adrian Edge, joins to talk tariffs. What is the status? Are they gone or are they coming back in a month? Either way, what can we and our governments do to protect ourselves and our businesses going forward? Things get political and practical in this edition. » Read More...

 
JOB BOARD 
 
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Outside Sales Representative - Commercial - Acheson, AB

We are looking for a motivated, and professional Outside Sales Representative who enjoys the challenge of building our reputation and business development. This position will be reporting to our Edmonton/Calgary branch. If you wish to have a career in a fast-paced industry – join our team! » Learn more...

Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Huntsville, Ont.

Infra Pipe Solutions has over 60 years of experience specializing in the design, manufacture, and custom fabrication of engineered polyethylene systems for water, wastewater, and storm water management applications. Infra Pipe offers its clients full-service engineering support in the design and manufacture of custom systems to meet their project’s specific requirements. » Learn more...

Millwright - Nanaimo, BC

Are you a certified trades person looking to join a “best in class” maintenance team? Western Forest Products is hiring for multiple Millwrights to join our sawmill operations located on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC. » Learn more...

Quotation Specialist / Estimator - Calgary

We are one of the largest independent contractors of plumbing and HVAC services in Alberta and have been in the industry for more than 65 years. We are currently in need of a Quotation Specialist/Estimator for our water/plumbing division who will work in-office at our facility in Calgary, Alberta. » Read More...

 
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