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Steel industry pins hopes on Buy Canadian in budget — but that won’t solve all woes

At a conference in Montreal this week, makers of steel products ranging from beams to nuts and bolts said U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent levy on steel imports has already inflicted hefty financial...

Battery technology market expected to reach USD $256.08B by 2034: Report

The report attributes market growth primarily to the increasing adoption of electric vehicles and the rapid expansion of renewable energy.

Federal government outlines worker-focused measures ahead of Budget 2025

Budget 2025 is scheduled to table on November 4.

Federal government cuts tariff relief on some American cars due to Stellantis, GM cuts

Ottawa is reducing the remission quota for General Motors by 24 per cent, and is doing the same for Stellantis by 50 per cent.

Features

Labour pains: Addressing manufacturing's skilled labour crisis

Finding solutions to a decade-old dilemma.

Column: Navigating the turbulence, preparing for the opportunity

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