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NGen receives $177 million investment support from Government of Canada
Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) received an investment of $177 Million from the Government of Canada. Budget 2022 confirmed Canada’s commitment to the clusters. The government…
Canada government renews funding for Global Innovation Clusters
The Government of Canada is investing more than $700 million to fund the Global Innovation Clusters program. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry recently announced…
Report: Canadian manufacturing industry’s growth accelerates in February 2023
The latest S&P Global survey data shows accelerated growth in Canadian manufacturing. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recorded 52.4…
Feds invest over $344M in Canadian critical minerals development
A call for proposals, will be announced in the coming months. TORONTO — Minister Wilkinson announced more details on the implementation of the Canadian Critical…
Canada’s skilled labour shortage cost the industry billions
They say money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you lettuce. If you’ve meandered through your local grocery store’s aisles lately, you’ve no…
Tackling skilled trades shortages
The manufacturing sector is under immense pressure to deliver high-quality products despite a decline in the number of skilled workers. The older generation is retiring…
Members Speak Up Roundtable Discussion
On March 2, 2023, CAMM and Automate Canada held our first Members Speak Up Roundtable Discussion of 2023 with the topic of “Government Funding”. We…
Windsor’s ‘outdated’ IT system another sign of large organizations leaving tech departments ‘starved of resources,’ says consultant
A report given to Windsor City Council this week which said “financial constraint” and “limited corporate leadership” has stifled innovation of the city’s information technology…
Skilled trades, manufacturing, construction driving rise in area wages
Powered by the buoyant construction, skilled trades and manufacturing sectors, Statistics Canada reports the Windsor-Sarnia region saw a $6 per hour surge in its average…
Reshoring Canada Launches 2nd Annual Supply Chain Survey of Industry Partners
OTTAWA, ON – Reshoring Canada is pleased to launch its 2nd annual Supply Chain Survey, to identify the latest supply chain challenges faced by industry…
