Low oil prices not a serious threat to Canada’s economy: RBC
A new report from RBC Economics puts a relatively positive spin on the potential impact of falling oil prices on Canada’s economy. Headlines have recently warned that as much as […]
Critical labour shortage hurting meat industry; immigration policy blamed
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) says it is experiencing a “severe and chronic shortage” of butchers and meat cutters, with at least 1,000 workers urgently needed to fill positions that […]
Outlook good for Ontario manufacturers despite dip in PMI
Output and new orders continued to rise for Canada’s manufacturers in December, though at a slightly weaker rate than in previous months. Companies hired workers and increased buying activity to […]
Chrysler expanding Windsor assembly plant for “future vehicle”
The president of Unifor local 444 in Windsor called it a great Christmas gift, though it wasn’t announced until Boxing Day, and there were few details. What is known is […]
Strong manufacturing output lifts GDP in October
Broad-based growth in several major sectors of the economy lifted Canada’s GDP by 0.3 per cent in October, Statistics Canada reports. The growth was more robust than economists had expected, […]
World’s biggest gold-copper mine wins government approval in BC
A large mining project proposed for British Columbia has received approval to move forward from the minister of the environment after a lengthy environmental assessment. The minister, Leona Aglukkaq, announced […]
Nissan sales surpass 100,000 for first time in Canada
Nissan Canada said today that for the first time it has sold more than 100,000 vehicles in a single calendar year. Last year the car maker sold 82,604 units, a […]
Australian researchers claim new efficiency record for solar cells
It’s appropriate that a potential breakthrough in solar energy should come from Australia. The country has one of the highest adoption rates for solar panels and solar water heaters in […]
Toronto researchers reveal spray-on photovoltaics
The ability to harvest solar power without having to install bulky and less-than-attractive arrays of solar panels on the roof could be closer to reality than was thought. Since sunlight […]
Windsor auto industry growing, needs skilled workers: report
A new report from Workforce WindsorEssex gives a much more optimistic assessment of the auto industry in Windsor than is often seen in the media. The study says that the […]
Pratt & Whitney Canada to invest $1 billion in engine development
Pratt & Whitney Canada will invest $1 billion in research and development over the next four and a half years, $300 million of that in the form of repayable loans […]
Petronas defers final investment decision on BC LNG project
Just two days ago the premier of British Columbia was optimistic about a major Petronas liquefied natural gas plant proposed for that province. The Malaysian state energy giant has been […]
