Manufacturing

• Proposed Quebec language rules will lead to fewer products, higher prices: lawyer

  The draft regulations released last month require manufacturers to translate into French all permanent markings on appliances that are necessary for the use of the products.

  Canada

  Feb 27
  
• Cascades announces closure of both Quinte region facilities

  Paper and packaging company Cascades is closing its Belleville & Quinte West plants, leaving 230 jobless. Officials seek repurposing options for facilities.

  Canada

  Feb 14
  
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• Italian manufacturer opens packaging facility in Guelph

  Omnia Packaging specializes in producing recyclable packaging that will be distributed across Canada and North America.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2023
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• Coke Canada Bottling to begin major pilot project in Montreal

  Coke Canada Bottling will become the first food and beverage manufacturer in Canada to use electric trucks. The pilot project will begin in Montreal.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2023
• Quebec moves to ban planned obsolescence, ensure right to repair

  The bill will require manufacturers and retailers to ensure replacement parts and repair services are available at a reasonable price for the products they sell in the province.

  Consumer

  Jun 1, 2023
• American swimming pool manufacturer opens first factory in Canada

  Latham Pools' first swimming pool manufacturing factory in Canada aims to bring over 100 jobs to the township of Loyalist

  Canada

  May 25, 2023
• Fleet of robots assisting workers at Montreal medical supply plant

  Cardinal Health's facility in Dorval, Que., has become the first of multiple locations across Canada to implement a fleet of 27 robots assisting employees.  

  Tech

  May 10, 2023
• Ski-Doo maker BRP beats earnings expectations, and sees clear trails ahead

  Sales of year-round products — all-terrain vehicles, side-by-side vehicles and three-wheeled motorcycles — fuelled the rise, increasing 47 per cent to $1.25 billion.

  Economy

  Mar 23, 2023
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• Dairy giant Saputo to permanently close 3 U.S. facilities, expand and build others

  Saputo CEO Lino Saputo says the changes will lay the groundwork for future growth in the United States while improving the company's cost structure.

  Economy

  Feb 2, 2023
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• NFI Group getting $50-million loan from Manitoba government

  The Winnipeg-based bus manufacturer says the loan will help it keep up output amid supply chain challenges.

  Economy

  Dec 23, 2022