Workers look to premiers for much-needed job creation
Premiers must seize the opportunity to discuss ways to create jobs and improve the Canadian economy, say labour leaders whose members have been hard-hit in the manufacturing sector. Read more.

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Survey shows strengthening trend in China manufacturing, first expansion in 13 months
China's manufacturing expanded for the first time in 13 months in November in a further sign that the world's No. 2 economy is recovering from its deepest slump since the 2008 global crisis. World stocks and oil prices rose on the improving data. Get the details.

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McGuinty not concerned by WTO ruling against Ontario's green energy act
Premier Dalton McGuinty is defending Ontario's green energy act despite a World Trade Organization ruling that says one of its components contravenes international guidelines. Read more.

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Women in some manufacturing industries have higher breast cancer risk, study says
A new Canadian study suggests women working in certain industries, including manufacturing, appear to have a higher-than-normal risk of developing breast cancer. Find out more.

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U.S. recovery to pull Ontario economy out of its doldrums: think tank
Ontario's fragile economy is hanging in against a double-barrel dose of austerity from the federal and provincial governments and may be poised for a modest rebound, according to a new report from the Conference Board. Read the report.

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ISA Toronto launches smartphone app
Want to stay in the know on all things ISA Toronto? Now there's an app for that. Learn more.

Feature: Enclosures & Workstations

Automated workstations help Kitchener manufacturer meet quick delivery times
Always looking to the future, visual technology manufacturer Christie recently started to expand into new markets and new territories. As the number of orders increased, so did production requirements. With production already at capacity and limited room for expansion, what could the company do? Find out here.

Cambridge, Ontario's Eclipse Automation had a problem most manufacturers would kill to have – rapid growth. But that growth didn't come without some pain, and the company knew it was time to re-evaluate its processes and procedures. Eclipse Automation underwent a massive streamlining initiative to ensure every process was automated, standardized and as efficient as possible. The company met that goal – in an astounding four months. In this issue, we'll find out how.

Calendar of Events:

December 3: Solar Day Canada 2012 - Toronto, Ont.

December 3: CIMdata PLM Certificate Program - Newport Beach, Calif.

December 12: Intersolar China - Beijing, China

January 21: Automate 2013 - Chicago, Ill.

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