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Festo Canada Celebrating 50 Years of Helping Make Canada an Automation Nation

April 1, 2025 The year was 1975. Newly created Festo Canada joined an industrial eco-system feeling the stirrings of accelerating technological change, a transformation that would become known as Industry 3.0. PLCs, articulated robots, computer numerical control systems were beginning to proliferate. The first US patent for Ethernet was filed that year. (That was also…

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Government of Canada Announces Additional Spectrum to Support Improved Connectivity and Innovative 5G Applications

March 26, 2025 Access to fast, reliable and affordable Internet and mobile services is essential for Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make spectrum available to support better connectivity and access to the latest wireless technologies. On March 6, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced new…

Panduit Webinar On Optimizing Control Panel Design: Best Practices, Standards, and Solutions
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Panduit Webinar On Optimizing Control Panel Design: Best Practices, Standards, and Solutions

March 20th, 2:00 pm EST Join Panduit for an in-depth webinar where they explore some of the best practices and standards for control panels. Discover how innovative solutions seamlessly integrate into control panel designs to optimize space, mitigate noise, improve productivity, and enable Ethernet. They will also discuss options for managing your existing enclosure to…

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Investing to Make Canada a Global Critical Minerals Superpower

March 12, 2025 As global demand for critical minerals is expected to double by 2040, Canada is uniquely positioned to be a global leader and supply this growing market: we have an abundance of critical minerals and the workers, businesses and communities with the know-how to scale up the mining, processing and manufacturing of products…

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Canada’s Colocation Data Centre Market: Fueling Expansion and Innovation

March 12, 2025 Canada’s data centre colocation market is experiencing rapid expansion, fueled by increasing demand for digital infrastructure, data sovereignty concerns, and the rise of cloud computing. As enterprises and hyperscale providers seek scalable, efficient, and secure solutions, colocation facilities in Canada are evolving to meet the growing needs of businesses while prioritizing innovation…

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Fighting for Canadian Workers and Businesses

March 10, 2025 Last week, the United States administration imposed unjustified tariffs on Canada, disrupting a successful trading partnership and raising costs for Americans and Canadians alike. The federal government will use every tool at their disposal so Canadian businesses and workers can weather this storm. They will defend Canadian jobs. The Minister of Finance…

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Siemens Canada: Automate the Future Tour 2025

March 7, 2025 Experience the Future of Industrial Automation & Digital Transformation Siemens Canada’s Automate the Future 2025 is back— more immersive than ever! This year, they have enhanced the event experience with a strong focus on interactive showcases, and live demonstrations. Explore the latest advancements in industrial automation, AI-driven manufacturing, and IoT solutions, while…

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Ontario Welcomes Frontier Lithium’s Critical Mineral Refinery in Thunder Bay

March 4, 2025 New refinery will expand production and processing of lithium chemicals as part of made-in-Ontario critical mineral supply chain On March 4, the Ontario government welcomed Frontier Lithium Inc.’s proposal to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to build a first-of-its-kind lithium refinery in Thunder Bay. This refinery would result in hundreds of new,…

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Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Revolution

February 27, 2025 Canada’s Artificial Intelligence Revolution Worldwide, Canada has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) research and commercialization. Canada launched the world’s first funded national AI strategy, inviting global talent to our shores. This wasn’t just a government initiative—it was a declaration that Canada would shape AI’s future. The Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy launched…

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At Major IEA Conference, Decision-Makers from Tech, Energy and Government Underscore AI’s Implications for Energy Security and Transitions

February 11, 2025 IEA Executive Director emphasises ‘there is no AI without energy – specifically electricity’ at event involving 500 participants, including tech & energy leaders and government ministers Leading figures from governments, the energy sector, the tech industry and civil society gathered this week for the first major international meeting of its kind addressing…

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Government of Canada Announces Next Steps in Its Response Plan to Unjustified U.S. Tariffs

February 3, 2025 Canada will not stand by as the United States imposes unjustified and unreasonable tariffs on Canadian goods. In response, we are moving forward with 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion worth of imported U.S. products. We will protect Canadian interests and support our workers and industries. On February 2, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc,…

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Canada Announces $155B Tariff Package in Response to Unjustified U.S. Tariffs

February 3, 2025 On February 1, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Finance and Intergovernmental Affairs, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is moving forward with 25 per cent tariffs on $155 billion worth of goods in response to the unjustified and unreasonable tariffs imposed by the United…

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Ontario Exploring New Nuclear Energy Generation in Port Hope

January 28, 2025 Province engaging with municipality and Williams Treaties First Nations to produce affordable energy to meet soaring demand The Ontario government has asked Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to explore opportunities for new nuclear energy generation at their Wesleyville site, following expressions of interest from the Municipality of Port Hope and the Williams Treaties…

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Ontario Welcomes More Than $1 Billion Investment to Strengthen Automotive Supply Chain

January 28, 2025 Linamar Corporation’s expansion will create more than 2,300 new jobs across the province The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of more than $1 billion from Linamar Corporation, a leading Ontario-based auto parts manufacturer, to expand its existing operations across the province. The investment is expected to create more than 2,300 good-paying…

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Province Investing $100 Million in Job Training to Protect Ontario Workers

January 27, 2025 Latest Skills Development Fund investment will support workers in the face of tariff threats The Ontario government is stepping up to protect Ontario workers in the face of potential American tariffs on Canadian goods by investing an additional $100 million in the province’s Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream, bringing the total…

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Province Investing in Hydroelectric Energy Across Northern Ontario

January 24, 2025 Refurbishments will create 1,000 good-paying jobs and provide reliable, affordable and clean energy to power growth The Ontario government is supporting Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to refurbish and expand hydroelectric generating stations across Northern Ontario. The $2 billion investment will secure up to 830 megawatts (MW) of clean electricity generation, equivalent…