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Prime Minister Harper announces subsidy renewal for auto industry
Ottawa is extending an auto sector fund that provides a $250-million pool of investment cash over five years for car companies and their suppliers. Get the details.
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Nestled in central New Brunswick in a small riverside village, Meductic is home to one of the major players on the worldwide music scene – Sabian Cymbals. Sabian employs some 125 people in nine offices, and distributes cymbals and other percussion instruments, along with stands and accessories, into approximately 120 countries worldwide.
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Canada adds 40,000 jobs in December; unemployment rate hits 4 year low: StatsCan
The Canadian economy created 40,000 jobs in December – all of it in full-time work – and drove the unemployment rate to its lowest in four years, Statistics Canada said Friday. Read the report.
Chrysler Canada says December sales up 1% over 2011
Chrysler Canada reported its 37th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth in December as the automaker closed out a strong year. Get the numbers here.
RBC says manufacturing index stagnant in December, but sees improvements ahead
Royal Bank of Canada says the Canadian manufacturing sector was stagnant in December, but there's reason for optimism ahead. Find out why.
Research firm predicts strong 2013 U.S. auto sales as economy continues to rebound
An auto industry research firm says an improving economy and a host of new models should push U.S. auto sales above 15 million this year. Read the report.
U.S. manufacturing expands modestly last month, survey finds
U.S. manufacturing grew slowly last month after shrinking in November and hiring increased. The modest gain suggests the economy entered the new year with some momentum. Learn more.
Feature: Education & Training
Loyalist College wins big with virtual manufacturing simulation
With a little help from some high tech, Loyalist College captured the 2013 International Learning Resources Network (LERN) Award for Programming at the LERN 40th Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Get the details.
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Cover Story: Automation Education and Training
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Moulding the future: The cost of education and training can be off-putting, and for some, it's almost out of reach. But that doesn't have to be the case. In this issue, we look at a unique new program in Windsor that allows young workers to earn while they learn – and it attracts new skilled workers at the same time. In addition, we'll look at a few other programs that are looking outside traditional areas to help manufacturers fill the skills gap.
Feature: Innovation through Automation
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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.
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