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Labor group says Apple making progress at Foxconn
But, electronics giant still has work to do on reducing work hours.
Taxpayers federation report slams high taxes on gas
Even without a provincial sales tax, Alberta's residents are paying up to $15 in taxes per fill-up.
Manufacturing recovery takes a detour, but long term prospects brighter
Factory sales fall, but volumes led by auto sector see slight gains.
EI changes don’t target Atlantic Canada’s seasonal workers, Harper says
Under new rules, those who claim EI frequently will need to prove they're actively seeking work.
Empire Industries forms Chinese joint venture with ZZG
Empire will own 51% of the joint venture, which will design and manufacture amusement rides for the Asian market.
NSERC grants $5.1M to mining innovation project
Industry, academic partnership will develop new tools for remotely sensing and assessing mineral deposits.
GM to source cargo van from Nissan for US, Canadian markets
The Chevrolet City Express is based on the Nissan NV200 and is expected to be released by late 2014.
Dana gets $3M to develop thermal management technologies
Projects meant to enhance battery systems in electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, and hybrid-electric vehicles.
GM says supercomputers should save money, keep recalls in check
New software developed by GM's innovation centres and data storage will spot problems quickly.
NRC, Canadian Natural Resources team up on $19M biofuels plant
Plant will use oil sands CO2 emissions to turn algae into fuel, fertilizer and livestock feed.
Magna Q1 profit up to $369M; revenue up at $8.36B
Complete vehicle assembly sales increased 33% to US$798 million.
Canada adds 12,500 jobs in April, unemployment rate steady at 7.2%
The biggest gains came in the factory sector, which saw a pick-up of 21,000 workers.
BDC expands technology partnership in the US for SMEs
Canadian Technology Accelerator program makes it easier for Canadian companies to break into global markets.
Canadian auto parts industry rebounds but still room for growth
Sector still searching for strategy to benefit from rapid growth occurring outside of North America
Subaru investing $400M to expand Indiana plant, add Impreza
Production of Impreza, currently built in Japan, expected to start by end of 2016
China’s struggling automakers look to SUV boom to drive sales
Fatter profit margins for SUVs are a financial lifeline to a Chinese industry squeezed by global brands making inroads into its market.
WTO ruling can’t end fight for Ontario green jobs: Steelworkers
Ruling against domestic renewable energy manufacturing a signal global trade rules need to be changed, union says.
Lafarge, partners invest $8 million in low carbon fuels at cement plant
Ontario plant will use renewable, locally-procured, low carbon fuels to cut GHG emissions.