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August 22, 2019
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Trudeau vows to stand firm against 'increasingly assertive' China

Closely monitoring the protest movement in Hong Kong, where there are 300,000 Canadian citizens.


NGen announces $4.3M cell and gene therapy Supercluster project

Investment in consortium will accelerate development of an advanced manufacturing platform.


Pence steps up pressure on Congress for USMCA trade deal

The vice-president linked the future prosperity of the US energy sector to approval this year of the agreement.


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NEED TO KNOW 
 

Tech stewardship makes future engineers more responsible

Behaviour that ensures technology is used to make the world a better place for all. » Read more...

June wholesale sales up 0.6%: Statistics Canada

Machinery, equipment and supplies rose 1.5% to $13.9 billion. » Read more...

Report shows US deficit to exceed $1 trillion next year

CBO says the US fiscal outlook is challenging, and on "an unsustainable course." » Read more...
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
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New Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters!

EXAIR’s Hot Tap Digital Flowmeter™ allows you to monitor compressed air usage and locate waste. Hot Tap Digital Flowmeters allow for installation under pressure, eliminating the need to isolate and remove pressure from the pipe it is being installed upon. The digital display shows the exact amount of compressed air being used, making it easy to identify costly leaks or inefficient air products. No cutting, welding or calibration required. Models are available for 2” through 8” Schedule 40 iron pipe and 2” through 6” copper pipe. » Learn more
 
TRENDING ON CMO… 
 
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Trump acknowledges China policies may mean US economic pain

Says his aggressive China trade policies are short-term pain for long-term gain. » Read more

Pompeo visits Ottawa in advance of G7 meeting in France

Discussions with US secretary of state will centre on Canada-US co-operation, security, foreign policy matters. » Read more
 
Events 
 

MainTrain 2019

Sept. 16 - 19, 2019
Location: Edmonton
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Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS)

Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 2019
Location: Mississauga, Ont.
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