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Automakers hedging on pickups as home prices rise
Chrysler’s adding 1,200 jobs at truck and engine plants, while Ford and GM introduce new models
Canadian job vacancies rise in Q3: CFIB
SMEs coping with highest average shortage of qualified employees.
OECD says Canada, other key economies stabilizing
Canadian policy-makers optimistic the US is poised for sustained recovery.
SNC Lavalin shouldn’t sell concessions to unlock value: Jarislowsky
Company’s largest shareholder would oppose efforts to sell its largest concessions.
Onex acquires German injection moulding machinery builder for $719M
KraussMaffei focuses on strengthening global reach.
Windsor economy shifts out of reverse: BMO
Unemployment rate expected to drop to pre-recession levels.

Westport, CAT co-developing NG tech for off-road vehicles
Westport Innovations Inc. and Caterpillar Inc. will co-develop natural gas technology for off-road equipment, including mining trucks and locomotives.
Economy adds 58,200 jobs: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada says the economy surprised again in April, creating 58,200 new jobs as employment rose in most goods-producing industries and in most provinces.

Modular building maker wins design awards
Plant built dwellings reduce environmental footprint.
New immigration programs for skilled workers
New stream for workers in manufacturing and construction should be complete later this year, according to Immigration Minister Jason Kenney.
Empire sells KWH, Somerset businesses
Empire Industries Ltd. has sold its KWH Constructors and Somerset Engineering businesses for $1.4 million.
ProSep awarded a $3.3M Korean gas treatment deal
ProSep’s majority owned South-Korean joint venture ProSep Kolon Co. Ltd. has won a $3.3 million contract for the supply of a utility gas treatment system.