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Editor's Note 
 
Tariffs, trade wars, and tactical moves—Canada’s industrial sector is gearing up for some tough times ahead. According to a KPGM survey, two-thirds of business leaders feel they can survive what's to come. But where does that leave the rest?
- Kirstyn Brown, Editor, Plant Magazine
 
News 
 
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Two-thirds of businesses can survive a trade war that lasts more than a year: KPMG survey

Taken last week, the survey also found over 85 per cent continue to support retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.


Festo announces new North America CEO

Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker will assume his new role on April 1 upon the retirement of current CEO Carlos Miranda.


Trudeau says the U.S. has launched a trade war, Canada is fighting back

Canada is immediately imposing 25 per cent retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion worth of American products, and will expand that to cover another $125 billion in U.S. goods in 21 days.


FedDev invests $24 million in Ontario businesses

The investments aim to help southern Ontario businesses to gain manufacturing capabilities, improve their competitiveness and launch innovative solutions that support Ontario's defence, energy and transportation sectors and more. 


 
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Trump, Tariffs and Trade: The Real Risks webinar set to dive into key issues facing manufacturers in the wake of sweeping tariffs

The panel discussion will field questions around Canada's tariff response, how the manufacturing industry will evolve as a result of the tariffs, and what needs to happen to ensure that the Cdn. economy remains competitive. » Read More...
 
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Canada’s productivity strategy needs to centre workers

Between 2015 and 2023, Canadian productivity fell by an average of 0.8 per cent per year. » Read More...
 
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Prioritizing nuclear power and natural gas over renewable energy is a risky move for Ontario’s energy future

Ontario is also the first jurisdiction in the world to contractually build a BWRX–300 small modular reactor project at Darlington, despite not knowing its projected cost. » Read More...
 
 
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ProMat 2025    -    March 17, 2025

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American Manufacturing Summit    -    March 19, 2025

March 19, 2025 | RENAISSANCE SCHAUMBURG CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL, CHICAGO, IL » Read More...

Western Manufacturing Technology Show    -    April 9, 2025

April 9, 2025 | Edmonton Expo Centre, 7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 0J2 » Read More...