Manufacturers
Automakers dodged parts shortage, but COVID-19 poses new threat
Falling sales and sickened factory workers and the threat of recession as the virus spreads through the US and Europe.
Manufacturers hiring expectations are lower for Q2: Manpower
Outlook survey shows most employers expect employee levels to same the same.
Feds invest in two Quebec manufacturers
The funding consists of repayable contributions totalling $797,400.
$1.5M for Northern Ontario manufacturers from province
Investments provided by the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp.
Election 2019: Another uninspiring Canadian election campaign
Seat projections suggest either a very narrow Liberal majority or possibly a minority government.
Chinese billionaire indicted in US aluminum import scheme
Charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and international money laundering.
Tariffs weighing on US manufacturers’ optimism, survey shows
56% of companies questioned cited trade issues as one of their greatest challenges.
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Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs are lifted, but tactic failed
President’s tunnel vision alienates Western allies who have common cause in the challenges posed by China.
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Auto industry skeptical of Canadian TPP side deal on autos with Japan
Trade minister claims Canada won its greatest market access ever into the Japanese market.
Manufacturers are seeing the value of IoT
Study of worldwide executives shows a turnaround in engagement from a year ago.
Detroit Three autoworkers give Unifor a strike mandate
Union says no deals without promises of investment in Canada’s auto sector.
Chinese planner promises access to its markets
Foreign companies to get equal treatment with local enterprises.
Manufacturers that plan and invest are higher performers: report
Study calls for increased market diversification and closing the gap on the continuing shortage of skilled labour.
Binational agreement bends Canada/US border
Arrangement could revamp the way clear travellers clear customs.
Remove Canada’s “dumb” trade barriers
Business groups are predictably in favour of breaching the trade walls sooner rather than later.
