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July 13, 2020

Much of Ontario to enter Stage 3 of reopening July 17

10 regions to be held back outside the GTA and Hamilton areas, the Niagara Region, and Windsor-Essex. →

July 14, 2020
UK to exclude Huawei from role in high-speed phone network
Backtracks after US threatened to sever intelligence-sharing arrangement over concerns over equipment allowing China to infiltrate UK networks. →
July 14, 2020
McCain Foods focuses on more sustainable French fries
Three Farms of the Future will showcase how regenerative farming practices and the latest agricultural technology can be implemented at scale. →

July 14, 2020
Engineering company seeking exit from Goldboro LNG deal
KBR is no longer prepared to enter into a lump-sum turnkey engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning contract for the project. →
July 14, 2020
How manufacturers can receive funding from the government
Webinar focused on funds available to manufacturers, who qualifies to receive funding and how to increase the chances of securing funding. →
July 14, 2020
Federal wage subsidy to be extended to December: Trudeau
Nothing yet on how eligibility rules all be reshaped for the program critics say stop some employers from getting aid they need. →
July 14, 2020
Alberta giving out 20M more masks, not mandatory to wear them
Wide distribution through fast-food chains, municipal transit, places of worship, long-term care and seniors facilities, and other places. →
July 14, 2020
Advanced manufacturing booming in Ontario: Innovation Economy Council
Whitepaper details the current state of advanced manufacturing in Canada's industrial heartland, along with next steps. →

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July 14, 2020
Quebec makes masks mandatory in public indoor spaces
Businesses are expected to enforce the new rules and subject to fines. →
July 14, 2020
Shell’s Quest carbon capture project hits milestone of five million tonnes
Quest opened in 2015 and cost about $1.35 billion, backed with $745 million from the Alberta government and $120 million from Ottawa. →
July 14, 2020
Economy adds 953,000 jobs in June, unemployment rate falls
Unemployment rate fell to 12.3% in June after hitting a record-high of 13.7% in May. →

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Features

Back to work: It’s safety first at TMMC’s assembly plants

by JOE TERRETT, EDITOR GHD helps the automaker ramp up and discusses effective measures.→

More than a cost saving: WSIB’s excellence agenda

by Rod Cook Develop management systems based on best practices.→

Automate the loading dock to keep aging employees on the job and safe

by Chad Dillavou Push-bottom, ergonomic equipment eases the physical effort.→

by Mike Hutson, SYSPRO Canada Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partner: SYSPRO. How to get your share of $32 billion in grants and other incentives COVID-19 caused manufacturers to quickly enact their business continuity plans – and has stretched company leaders to innovate and revise…→

Turndown ratio in AC motor speed control

by Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partner: eMotors Direct. What to consider when purchasing an AC motor that requires speed control Choosing the right motor and VFD type depends on a variety of factors; however, it is necessary to analyze how…→

Address market risk while documenting the ROI of analytics

by Dennis Nash Sponsored Content provided by PLANT partner: Control Station Inc. CLPM and other data analytics solutions are transforming plant data into actionable insights. What gets measured gets managed. For any manufacturer a great deal depends on the ability to monitor and…→