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Editor's Note 
 
Well, today’s the big day. Trump has us all holding our breath until 4pm when he unveils his latest trade plans. Meanwhile, Canadian mfg. already felt the pinch in March with the steepest order drop since 2020, due to the ongoing uncertainty.
- Kirstyn Brown, Editor, Plant Magazine
 
News 
 
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Tariff uncertainty triggers steepest drop in Canadian mfg. orders since 2020: S&P Global PMI

The S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index™ (PMI®) registered 46.3 in March, down from 47.8 in February, indicating a further deterioration in operating conditions.


Ontario raising minimum wage starting October 1

The increase will bring Ontario’s minimum wage to the second highest provincial rate in Canada.


Siemens invests $150M in new AI manufacturing technology centre in Ontario

The investment will create up to 90 new jobs while helping secure Ontario’s leadership in battery manufacturing.


Nearly half of small businesses do not see the U.S. as a reliable partner: CFIB

Nearly one-third of business owners report having already shifted to suppliers and markets within Canada, while 27 per cent say they intend to increase their domestic investments.


 
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Features 
 
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Breaking ground on Canada's EV growth: Q&A with Samuel Mills

Ontario's $1.7 billion lithium-ion battery separator manufacturing facility in Port Colborne is expected to be completed in 2027. » Read More...
 
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Field Notes: ProMat 2025 has Canadian manufacturers competing with optimism amidst a trade war

The four-day event featured over 1,200 exhibitors from across the globe from the manufacturing and supply chain industries. » Read More...
 
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How Canadian SMEs can expand into Asian markets and reduce their dependence on the U.S.

With tariffs, trade barriers and shifting political dynamics making North American markets increasingly unpredictable, many Canadian businesses are searching for ways to reduce their dependence on the U.S. and expand elsewhere. » Read More...
 
 
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