Volkswagen hit with $14.7 billion in fines, compensation over emissions scandal
Volkswagen, prosecuted in the United States under the Clean Air Act for falsifying diesel emissions results in several of its car models, must pay $10 billion to compensate drivers. The […]
Automation, robotics to have profound effect on industry in coming years
A Stratford, Ontario manufacturer of rolling bearings and related systems for the global auto industry is the latest company to receive support from the provincial government’s Southwestern Ontario Development Fund […]
World will invest $7.8 trillion in solar, wind over next 25 years: Bloomberg
Of the $11.4 trillion the world will spend on power generation over the next two and a half decades, $7.8 trillion will be on renewables, bringing about a fundamental transformation […]
Ontario on track to lead country in employment, economic growth
Canada’s employment picture was little changed in May, reports Statistics Canada, with a slight increase of 0.1 per cent, representing 14,000 jobs—61,000 new full-time jobs offset by a loss of […]
Waste-reduction law puts responsibility for products’ end-of-life costs on manufacturers
The waste-reduction legislation just passed in Ontario will please consumers, who will no longer have to pay so-called eco fees when they buy a new television, fees that can add […]
Gas producers argue for use of LNG to power northern communities
Canada’s natural gas producers want to see liquefied natural gas (LNG) replace diesel and other fuels in serving the energy needs of remote northern communities. Canada should expand the delivery […]
More government support for Quebec aerospace industry
The Quebec government has moved once more to support the province’s aerospace sector, committing $250 million in direct aid toward expanding and diversifying the industry. Premier Philippe Couillard also promised […]
Ontario to invest $900 million in energy-saving retrofits in social housing, rental stock
Ontario will invest up to $900 million in energy retrofits for social housing and privately owned rental buildings in the province over the next four years. The money will come […]
Ottawa medical device company receives government support to expand production
An Ottawa company that makes blood diagnostic devices is expanding its operations with support from the government’s Eastern Ontario Development Fund. According to a government statement, the $1.5 million in […]
March wholesale, retail sales lower in most sectors: Statistics Canada
Poorer than expected retail and wholesale sales in March have sent the Canadian dollar to its lowest level in six weeks. Retail sales were down 1 per cent in March, […]
Cap and trade law passes in Ontario, carbon pricing set to begin
Ontario took a major step toward reducing its carbon emissions when lawmakers passed the government’s cap and trade legislation today, a key component of its climate change strategy. According to […]
Canadian work in composite materials honoured with innovation awards
Two Canadian companies have been honoured for innovations in the area of composite materials for industry. The JEC Americas Innovation Awards were given at the recent JEC Americas Composites Show […]
