Food industry and auto parts manufacturing buck the trend

Investments in new products, technology and research and development are expected to increase in 2010, according to a survey.

The deal, dubbed "the mother of all untendered contracts" is decried for giving the South Korean consortium a material advantage over Ontario's small businesses.

December saw the largest growth in the index since 1983 and the seventh straight monthly increase.

A new study indicates cost and young technology provides the biggest hurdle to widespread green energy adoption.

The latest survey from the Discover Small Business Watch shows 52% expect worsening economic conditions.

Transparency and constant communication helped Canada's 50 best employers buck the recession and prepare for recovery, according to Hewitt's yearly study.

GDP grew in October while 10 of 21 manufacturing groups reported increases.

TD Economics' most recent analysis indicates growth, strengthening markets amid a rocky road to recovery.

Manufacturing sales in October increased, marking the fourth gain in five months.

Canada is expected to lead economic growth among G-7 countries.

Of the 21 major industries in the manufacturing sector, 11 posted gains in capacity use in the third quarter.

Canada's business sector was responsible for more than half of the R&D spending in 2009

This Kitchener, Ont.-based solar energy products manufacturer plans to build a $24M facility that will create 500 jobs.