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Manufacturing is essential to Canada’s economy, but it needs work: CBoC
Competitiveness and ability to innovate is crucial in determining our long-term economic success.
Bombardier nets German locomotive deal worth as much as $2B
Contract for as many as 450 electric locomotives by 2023
Chrysler expected to formally refuse US request to recall Jeeps for fire risk
Dispute with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration could be decided in federal court
Chrysler freezing US pension plan for roughly 8K salaried workers
Automaker making move to stay in line with industry trends and comply with IRS regulations
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From PLANT’s print edition: Does Ontario’s GEA blow?
Fraser Institute report slams plan as too costly.
EVA Air joins Aeroplan program as new airline partner
Aeroplan members can now earn and redeem Aeroplan Miles for travel with EVA Air of Taiwan
Ottawa raising offshore liability cap to $1B in Arctic, Atlantic waters
Move aimed at aligning Canadian accountability regime with international standards
Newfoundland and Labrador looking to revamp offshore oil and gas licensing rules
Premier says current system driving potential offshore exploration investment away
US ambassador to Canada leaving before Keystone resolved
But David Jacobson says when problems arise, they’re taken "in stride."
Gildan Activewear buys US clothing screenprinter for $7M
Will acquire "substantially all assets" of New Buffalo Shirt Factory Inc.
Review board told Northern Gateway is in all Canadians’ interest
Enbridge says billions of dollars at stake as BC digs in on five conditions.
Bombardier reveals VistaJet orders, options worth up to US$1.035 billion
Challenger 350 has a range of more than 5,900 kilometres, making it an attractive option for international flights.
Canada isn’t sweating over free trade talks between US, EU: official
Among obstacles believed to be standing in way of Canadian deal is access to Europe for Canuck beef
Smoking bans could help employees butt out: report
Conference Board of Canada says added support measures would significantly aid quitting.
New Flyer gets Atlanta contract for 265 buses
Vehicles will be powered by natural gas propulsion systems.
Continued headwinds force junior mining firms seek alternative funding
Weakening demand for metals means many investors don't see projects viable in near-term
Death of teen caught in conveyor belt ‘heart wrenching’: Tolko head
Bradley Haslam, 18, member of overnight cleanup crew
Vision 2000 Travel Group joins UATP Network
Company joins as a merchant and is accepting all UATP cards for payment
Automotive driving growth in fabricated metals
Canada's fabricated metal products industry is benefiting from pent-up demand for new vehicles in the US
Bombardier ramps up Chinese partnership, faces new challenge from Embraer
Company says partnership will facilitate orders for CSeries in China ; Brazilian competitor launches second generation of E-Jets.
Toyota Industrial Equipment recognizes Canadian company as top supplier
Camoplast Solideal supplies material handling tires and wheels for Toyota forklifts