What does Budget 2025 mean for the manufacturing industry?

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EDITOR'S NOTE

"I took a look at Budget 2025 and what impact it may have on the manufacturing industry. My initial reaction was... muted. But after speaking with some industry experts, the bones of the strategy seem solid. Now it comes down to execution."

Jared Dodds, Editor

News

Provincial government releases A Plan to Protect Ontario

Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy released the 2025 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: A Plan to Protect Ontario, which supports the government’s plan to protect Ontario by building a more competitive, resilient and self-reliant economy.

Cloudworx wins ABB Startup Challenge 2025

ABB, in partnership with Microsoft and SynerLeap, has announced Cloudworx as the winner of the ABB Startup Challenge 2025, contributing to reshaping how industries can adopt ABB’s drives and accelerate energy efficiency.

Almost three-quarters of global businesses have accelerated AI adoption amid tariffs, inflation and uncertainty

According to Supply Chain’s Big Bet on AI For Geopolitical Resilience, commissioned by Kinaxis Inc., while 71 per cent of companies have accelerated AI deployment, a wide gap remains between AI ambition and implementation.

‘Without the workers, nothing can be made’: Lakeshore Catholic unveils new manufacturing hub

A manufacturing lab was unveiled at Lakeshore Catholic High School in Port Colborne during a Tuesday event attended by industry professionals, area politicians and representatives from Niagara Catholic District School Board.

Features

FIRST TAKE: What does Budget 2025 mean for the manufacturing industry?

The long-anticipated first budget from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government has been tabled. Let's dive into what impact this budget may have on the manufacturing and automation industries.

Tariff talk: Time to place your bets

Paul Hogendoorn shares his thoughts on the current state of tariffs and where he would place his bets as Canada and the U.S. attempt to rebuild their trade relationship.

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