Semiconductor

• Ottawa, Quebec commit $100M to boost semiconductor capacity

  A news release from the federal government says the funding from both levels of government will help create 280 jobs in the region.

  Canada

  Apr 26
  
• Semiconductor supply shortage starting to ease, chipmakers say

  The smartphone market is also improving, with cellphone shipments falling eight per cent in June, versus 14 per cent in the first quarter, according to research firm Counterpoint.

  World

  Jul 28, 2023
  
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• Semiconductor supply in limbo as war halts Ukrainian neon production

  The stoppage casts a cloud over the worldwide output of chips, already in short supply after the COVID-19 pandemic drove up demand for items like cellphones, laptops and cars.

  World

  Mar 11, 2022
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• War in Ukraine: Hit to semiconductor supply could hike prices in Canada

  The Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens hopes for a return to steady semiconductor supplies in Canada's auto sector and other manufacturing industries.

  Economy

  Feb 25, 2022
• Work at CAMI Ingersoll to resume Nov. 1, return to full production in December

  Mike Van Boekel with Unifor Local 88 says a skeleton crew will come in the week of Oct. 25 to get the lines filled and work out any bugs before a full shift begins Nov. 1.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2021
• Canadian auto production ‘being hit hard’ by global semiconductor shortage

  Canada is expected to produce only about 1.2 million vehicles this year, down from 1.4 million last year and well off the 2.2 million yearly average for the decade up until 2019.

  Economy

  Oct 11, 2021
• General Motors cutting North American truck production amid semiconductor shortage

  Several analysts have previously estimated that the shortage could cost the global automotive industry $110 billion in revenue in 2021.

  Economy

  Jul 21, 2021
• Upwards of 75 employees temporarily laid off at London, Ont., Autoneum plant

  Autoneum said in a statement to Global News that since the beginning of the year, the company had to temporarily lay off employees on a weekly basis at its London plant.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2021