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Cyber crooks are looking to shut down factories for big paydays

Today's just-in-time manufacturing sector is climbing toward the top of hackers' hit lists.


NAFTA issue: Getting Mexican workers a pay raise

Average autoworker wage in Mexico at just over $4 an hour.


Nissan to pay $97.7M in proposed Takata settlement

Settlement would pay for a new outreach program to ensure Takata air bags are removed from 4.4 million affected Nissan vehicles.


Hydro negotiations with Quebec still underway, Ontario minister says

Province wants to build on an agreement signed last year to import up to two terawatt hours of electricity a year from Quebec.


Wisconsin wouldn't break even on Foxconn incentives for 25 years

Governor bill would hand the company up to $2.85 billion in tax credits, based on the number on the number of jobs generated.


Freeland sees outline of softwood deal, can't predict when it'll be settled

Push is on to resolve the dispute before the start of NAFTA renegotiations.


SSL to provide ultra high-density satellite to Hughes Network

Will provide more concentrated capacity for broadband, mobility and cellular services over high-use areas.
 
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Cautious salary increases expected in 2018, survey says

Morneau Sheppell HR survey calls for salary increases averaging 2.3% next year. » Read more
 

Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) returns to Toronto Sept. 25

Kicks off with keynote address by futurist Jim Carroll. » Read more
 

Environmentalists say satellite shots show logging in moratorium areas

They claim over the last six months logging did not stop in at least two Quebec locations. » Read more
 

Ex Honeywell worker arrested after meeting with FBI undercover agents

Officers were pretending to be interesting in accessing a satellite system for tracking aircraft, vehicles and vessels. » Read more
 

Retooling NAFTA and some harsh economic truths

Canada has a weak hand, more attention on export challenges is needed. » Read more
 
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CMTS 2017

Sept. 25-28, 2017
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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PLANT Expo 2017

Oct. 18, 2017
Location: Kitchener, Ont.
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FABTECH Canada 2018

March 20-22, 2018
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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