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11 hours ago · The directive is a continuation of the government’s antipathy to wind and solar energy. Shortly after winning its first election in 2018, the Doug Ford government cancelled 750 renewable energy contracts at a cost of $230 million to Ontario residents. Ford defended this decision by saying it saved taxpayers $790 million and that wind turbines had “destroyed” Ontario’s energy file.

11 hours ago · The price of sugar is significantly cheaper in Canada because of existing protectionist quotas and tariffs in the U.S., said Pouliot. That gives companies manufacturing in Canada an advantage when it comes to making candy and other confections, he said: “It’s companies working around the tariffs.” The tariffs and retaliatory tariffs currently on the table would have a “significant ...

4 days ago · The new equipment will reportedly enhance the Mill’s capacity for versatility and sustainability, trying to secure the future of its operations and its 285 jobs. Kruger Inc. announced a $6.5-million investment to implement an innovation project aimed at diversifying production at its Wayagamack ...

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Feb 4, 2025 · Canada has reasons to be optimistic about EV and energy storage demand. While concerns about U.S. protectionism loom, Canada’s commitment to zero-emission vehicles ensures fiscal incentives and policies that will likely boost short-term demand.. On the environmental, social and governance front, Canada outperforms many of its global competitors in battery manufacturing.

Nov 13, 2023 · “Global market uncertainty is certainly a factor, and based on several discussions with Canadian manufacturing CFOs, these stats can be attributed to a combination of increased costs due to labor, higher interest rates servicing debt, and inflationary pressures, but also risk mitigation, with companies preserving cash flows and choosing to “wait and see,” as opposed to taking on any ...

Oct 29, 2024 · Among those utilizing IIoT, a significant 82 per cent are focused on enhancing efficiency and productivity. Key applications include tracking materials and assets (60 per cent), improving visibility from the manufacturing floor to business management (62 per cent) and gaining insight into production processes (68 per cent).

Jan 23, 2025 · The Ontario government has approved Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to proceed with the Project Definition Phase, the next step toward refurbishing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station’s “B” units to secure more power and create thousands of jobs across the province.. As part of the preparation for refurbishment, the government has authorized OPG to sign a $2.1 billion contract ...

Significantly increase costs and reduce competitiveness; Moderately increase costs, but manageable; No impact; our supply chain is unaffected; Push us to explore alternatives to US suppliers