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Payroll employment fell in November

Food industry and auto parts manufacturing buck the trend

January 28, 2010   |   CanadianManufacturing.com

Finance execs see recovery in Q3 2010

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

January 25, 2010   |   CanadianManufacturing.com Staff

'Sweetheart' Samsung deal draws ire but promises jobs

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.

January 21, 2010   |   The Canadian Press

Leading indicator jumped in December

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

January 19, 2010   |   CanadianManufacturing.com Staff

Cost biggest hurdle to renewable energy

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

January 18, 2010   |   CanadianManufacturing.com Staff

US small businesses predict poor start to 2010

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

January 05, 2010   |   CanadianManufacturing.com Staff

Employee engagement key to recovery: Study

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

January 04, 2010   |   CanadianManufacturing.com

GDP up; manufacturing sector stabilizes

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

December 23, 2009   |   CanadianManufacturing.com Staff

World economy to expand by 3.8%

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

December 17, 2009   |   CanadianManufacturing.com Staff

Manufacturing sales increase

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

December 16, 2009   |   CanadianManufacturing.com Staff

Manufacturing led Q3 productivity gains

December 15, 2009   |   CanadianManufacturing.com Staff

Canada's economy on track for recovery: RBC Economics

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

December 14, 2009   |   CanadianManufacturing.com staff

Manufacturers improve capacity use

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

December 14, 2009   |   CanadianManufacturing.com Staff

R&D spending increased in 2009

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

December 09, 2009   |   CanadianManufacturing.com Staff

Solar energy firm makes Ontario investment

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

December 03, 2009   |   CanadianManufacturing.com staff
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