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Heavy-duty manufacturing in Canada.
Read more: Heavy-duty manufacturing in Canada.The Canadian heavy-duty manufacturing sector has increased its awareness of growing environmental concerns and sustainability. Roughly 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions are related to burning offsil fuels and industrial processes. In 2021, about 11% of Canada’s total GHG emissions came from the heavy industry sector; lately, the heavy-duty manufacturing sector has begun implementing electric…
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Notes on Canada’s aerospace sector.
Read more: Notes on Canada’s aerospace sector.Today seems like a good time to look in on Canada’s aerospace sector – an industry that contributes significantly to the Canadian economy, generates substantial revenue ($29 billion in GDP), and is a hub for innovation and research and development (R&D). In its 2023 State of Canada’s Aerospace Industry report, the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada…
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Sweet on sugar in Canada (updated).
Read more: Sweet on sugar in Canada (updated).As a northern country, the Canadian climate is not suited to growing sugar cane, which means that imports are required for domestic use. In its early years, Canada had been reliant on poor-quality raw sugar or expensive refined sugar imports, as per the Canadian Sugar Institute. The country’s first sugar refinery was established in 1818…
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Data analytics, AI, and robots, oh my!
Read more: Data analytics, AI, and robots, oh my!We had a great time at Unleashing Innovation: Urban Mobility & Manufacturing Technology, held in Toronto this week and hosted by the Toronto Region Board of Trade. Unleashing Innovation embraced the future with a look at the technology and equipment that can change the lives and business capabilities of urban centres – including those of…
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Notes on pending supply chain transparency legislation.
Read more: Notes on pending supply chain transparency legislation.Canada is committed to fighting forced and child labour by implementing legislation that specifically addresses the lack of transparency in supply chains – a move that will have a direct impact on some Canadian importers. Bill S-211 (officially known as An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains…
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What’s on in May.
Read more: What’s on in May.Trade show season is definitely back! These events offer a great opportunity to connect directly with target market insiders, while consumer shows are a chance to introduce a new product or service directly to an end user. Both can be effective ways of engaging with a new market. Although many pandemic mitigation restrictions are being…
