Manufacturing
Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales up 0.3% in December
Sales were up in four of the seven subsectors.
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Marketing? Get serious. Five reasons why you should embrace it
Watch the trends and join manufacturing’s new front line.
PM’s claim about solicitor-client privilege on SNC-Lavalin: a little baloney
Opposition wants privilege waived, Trudeau says doing so could harm two court proceedings involving the company.
Emerald Health’s Montreal area pot facility to create 140 jobs
Company is nearing completion of a $100-million upgrade to an indoor grow site.
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Climate action helps build reputations and attract investors
SBTI program creates a global community where companies can set targets that align with the Paris Agreement.
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Stelco says measures help steel prices as it focuses on domestic market
US tariffs have helped accelerate the steel maker’s plans to focus on under-served markets in Canada.
Alberta helping new methanol plant with $80M in royalty credits
Nauticol Energy to start construction on the $2-billion plant near Grande Prairie with an opening set for 2020.
Hefty damages, costs award upheld for fired, threatened employee
Court found no reason to interfere with a lower court ruling in favour of former Keddco Manufacturing president.
Tilray to acquire Manitoba Harvest for up to $419M
Hemp food manufacturer’s products are already on the shelves of many US retailers.
US automakers to Trump: Don’t slap tariffs on imported cars
IHS predicts price increases would cause US auto sales to fall by an average of 1.8 million vehicles a year through 2026.
Flynn pushed to share nuclear tech with Saudis: report
Concern Saudi Arabia could develop nuclear weapons if the US technology were transferred without proper safeguards.
Calgary cement plant worker dies following accident
Lehigh Hanson Canada said in a statement the worker was struck by a concrete block.
NDP leader Singh defends support for LNG Canada
Candidates are pushing for stronger climate action, concerned about increased emissions from liquefied natural gas project.
CCOHS-OHCOW website focuses on occupational disease
Will help manufacturers increase their understanding of illnesses and ways to prevent them.
US, China resume trade talks in Washington ahead of deadline [UPDATED]
A 10% tariff increase imposed in July on US$200 billion of Chinese goods is due to rise to 25% on March 2.
