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Automakers, governments tackling electric car range anxiety

Efforts to extend recharging networks along highways and elsewhere a big psychological boost. » Read full article

Ottawa, provinces quickly agree to Canada Pension Plan reform

Provinces asked to finalize the agreement by July 15; Manitoba and Quebec are out. » Read full article

Bombardier shifting some Q400 work out of Toronto

Outsourcing some work to other countries will affect 200 positions at the Toronto facility. » Read full article

McCain Foods upgrading NB French fry plant in $65M expansion

A new production line to meet growing demand for hash brown patties. » Read full article

Toyota's US robotics boss promises results within 5 years

The US robotics expert tapped to head Toyota’s Silicon Valley research company says the $1 billion investment by the giant Japanese automaker will start showing results within five years. » Read full article
 
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Weed and the workplace

Legal or not, the worry for employers remains the same: how to manage the use of marijuana in the workplace, particularly in manufacturing where employees operate heavy and automated machinery, and impairment can have fatal consequences. Relying on drug testing may seem appealing; however, testing is only permitted in limited circumstances and results are inconsistent. » read more
 
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Solar power park lands in Star Trek-themed Vulcan, Alta.

But it only generates enough electricity for two homes. » Read full article

Liberals to review processes for approving resource projects

Trudeau government holding public reviews of environmental assessments, NEB. » Read full article

Environmental groups challenge Trans Mountain go-ahead

Application for judicial review of NEB recommendation; calling it unlawful. » Read full article

Sawmill jobs at risk as softwood lumber deal with US fades

US proposal would put a 24% quota on Canadian imports. » Read full article

Embrace your inner “Musk”

Elon Musk understands that an idea is just that, until it's made into something. » Read full article

Liberals have an opportunity to simplify Canada’s tax system

Eliminating a large number of ineffective tax expenditures could reduce personal income tax rates. » Read full article

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MainTrain 2016

Sept. 19-22, 2016
Location: Toronto » more info