Category Archives: Manufacturing
Navy kicks off long-anticipated push to replace Canada’s beleaguered submarine fleet
OTTAWA — The Royal Canadian Navy is launching its long-anticipated push to replace Canada’s beleaguered submarine fleet, setting the stage for what will almost certainly be an extremely controversial debate around the need for such vessels. Defence off...
No ‘quick fix’ to cause of deadly military helicopter crash, procurement chief says
OTTAWA — Canada’s top military procurement official warns there is no "quick fix" to the software issue identified as the primary cause of last year’s deadly helicopter crash off the coast of Greece, which killed six service members. Two separate inter...
One million chickens euthanized during labour dispute at Quebec slaughterhouse
MONTREAL — The head of an association representing Quebec chicken producers says it is unacceptable that one million chickens have been euthanized during an extended labour dispute at a slaughterhouse near Quebec City. The Exceldor co-operative closed ...
Ottawa investing as much as $29M in company to make PPE mask material in Quebec
MONTREAL — The federal government is investing as much as $29 million in a company building a factory in Montreal to make the specialized fabric needed to produce respirators and surgical masks. The money will go toward a $38.8-million project by
Canada announces plans to land a rover on the moon in the next five years
OTTAWA — Science Minister François-Philippe Champagne says Canada plans to land a rover on the moon in the next five years. The Canadian Space Agency says the unmanned robotic vehicle will aim to gather imagery and measurements on the moon's cratered
Plastic coalition challenges Canadian government’s designation of plastic as toxic
A group of plastic industry leaders is launching a court challenge of the Canadian government’s designation of plastic goods as toxic and saying the government should focus on recycling efforts as a solution. The Responsible Plastic Use Coalition, made...
How Ottawa’s financial aid package for Air Canada compares to the auto sector bailout
The federal government's blockbuster financial aid plan for Air Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic shares similarities — and stark differences — with its contribution to the bailout of two Detroit automakers during the global financial crisis more than ...
How Ottawa’s financial aid package for Air Canada compares to the auto sector bailout
The federal government's blockbuster financial aid plan for Air Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic shares similarities — and stark differences — with its contribution to the bailout of two Detroit automakers during the global financial crisis more than ...
How Ottawa’s financial aid package for Air Canada compares to the auto sector bailout
The federal government's blockbuster financial aid plan for Air Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic shares similarities — and stark differences — with its contribution to the bailout of two Detroit automakers during the global financial crisis more than ...
How Ottawa’s financial aid package for Air Canada compares to the auto sector bailout
The federal government's blockbuster financial aid plan for Air Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic shares similarities — and stark differences — with its contribution to the bailout of two Detroit automakers during the global financial crisis more than ...