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Ontario Helping More Students Enter the Skilled Trades Faster

Grade 11 students can soon apprentice full-time and still earn their high-school diploma March 8, 2023 The Ontario government is preparing young people for in-demand and well-paying careers by allowing students in grade 11 to transition to a full-time, skilled trades apprenticeship program. Upon receiving their Certificate of Apprenticeship, these young workers can apply for…

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HPS Free Webinar – Liquid vs Dry-type Transformer Technologies

March 6, 2023. In this IEEE Continuing Education Credit course, attendees will learn the difference between liquid cooled vs. dry-type transformer technologies. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the benefits of both transformers concerning switchgear applications. Session Date & Time: March 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST Duration: 1 hour including Q&A An IEEE…

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Siemens Canada: Automate The Future Tour 2023 Register Today

March 3, 2023 This cross-Canada tour showcases the latest in manufacturing and process technologies. Automate the Future 2023 will let you explore all aspects of factory automation, motion, and process automation– from the hardware and software that drive it, the newest technologies, and fully-integrated solutions – that can transform your operations to win in this highly…

Appointment with royalty for ABB’s offshore wind electrification solutions
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Appointment with Royalty for ABB’s Offshore Wind Electrification Solutions

ABB presentation demonstrated how the electrification of offshore facilities and integration of renewables can help the energy transition March 3, 2023 An ABB delegation joined Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon and the UK’s Secretary of State for New Energy and Net Zero, Grant Shapps MP, at an energy transition summit on Wednesday 1 March in London….

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ABB and Pace CCS Partner to Drive Carbon Capture and Storage Growth

ABB and Pace CCS join forces to deliver a solution that reduces the cost of integrating carbon capture and storage (CCS) into new and existing industrial operations March 1, 2023 Working to make the capture, transportation and storage of industrial carbon dioxide emissions more accessible, ABB has signed a partnership agreement with Pace CCS, a…

Methane Emissions Remained Stubbornly High in 2022 According to IEA Report

February 23, 2023 Global Methane Tracker 2023 Soaring energy prices made actions to reduce methane emissions cheaper than ever This year’s update provides our latest estimates of emissions from across the sector – drawing on the more recent data and readings from satellites and ground-based measurements – and the costs and opportunities to tackle these…

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Mega Site in Southwestern Ontario: Ontario Strengthening Competitiveness to Attract Investment

Proposed legislation will consolidate an investment-ready mega site in Southwestern Ontario February 23, 2023 Mega site in Southwestern Ontario will attract investment and strengthen competitiveness. The Ontario government has introduced legislation that, if passed, will strengthen Ontario’s competitiveness by consolidating a new investment-ready mega site in St. Thomas. The proposed legislation builds on the province’s…

Ontario Continues to See Job Growth in Key Sectors 2023

February 15, 2023 Province Led the Nation in Job Growth for January Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued this statement following this monthly employment release by Statistics Canada that showed employment in Ontario increased by 62,800 jobs in January 2023. “For the fourth straight month, Ontario has seen an increase…

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Magna’s Major Investment Strengthens Ontario’s End-to-End Electric Vehicle Supply Chain

Magna International’s expansion adding hundreds of new jobs across the province February 15, 2023 Ontario has secured a $471 million investment by Magna International, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, to expand the company’s Ontario operations. With support from the government, this transformative investment will strengthen Ontario’s end-to-end electric vehicle supply chain while adding…

EV Innovation & Technology Conference Spotlights Canada’s Strengths, Identifies Pain Points in Zero-Emission Automotive Supply Chain

The all-day event, hosted by Electric Autonomy in partnership with NGen, brought together leaders advancing electric vehicle manufacturing in Canada to discuss opportunities, challenges and map the route to maximum success February 10, 2023 Canada’s advantages in the race to develop the country’s EV economy potential are substantial, but the opportunities could “slip away” if urgent action…

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Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades is the Largest Skilled Trade Scholarship Program in Canada

Humber Helping to Train the Next Generation of Tradespeople with Support of The Schulich Foundation February 10, 2023 Recently, at Humber College’s North Campus, the Schulich Foundation announced the establishment of the Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades, Canada’s largest skilled trade scholarship program.   Recognizing a decline in the number of skilled workers in Canada,…

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ABB Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Employers for 2023 by Forbes Magazine

February 8, 2023 Forbes magazine has released its annual ranking of Canada’s best employers for 2023 and for the eighth year, ABB is among the most recognized employers in the country. The ranking was based on a survey of more than 12,000 Canadians employed by companies and institutions with a minimum of 500 employees. Participants were asked…

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Emerson Named ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’ for Fifth Time in 2023

Award recognizes Emerson’s leading global industrial software and IoT expertise provided through the power of Plantweb with AspenTech February 8, 2023 Global technology and software company Emerson (NYSE: EMR) has been named the IoT Breakthrough 2023 “Industrial IoT Company of the Year” for the fifth time — an honor the company also received in 2018,…

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Ontario Launches Hydrogen Innovation Fund

Program will kickstart opportunities for hydrogen to contribute to Ontario’s clean electricity grid The Ontario government is establishing a Hydrogen Innovation Fund that will invest $15 million over the next three years to kickstart and develop opportunities for hydrogen to be integrated into Ontario’s clean electricity system, including hydrogen electricity storage. This launch marks another…

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Ontario Concludes Successful Infrastructure Mission to Japan

February 6, 2023 Minister of Infrastructure Kinga Surma has issued the following statement following a week-long mission to Japan: “Last week I led a mission to Japan to strengthen relations, share best practices and exchange ideas with key Japanese partners on building critical infrastructure, such as urban railways and transit-oriented communities, while also promoting Ontario…

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Executive Director Meets with Senior Government Leaders in US and Canada

February 6, 2023 IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol visits Washington and Ottawa IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol was in Washington and Ottawa this week for series of high-level discussions with a range of US and Canadian government leaders on major energy and climate issues. In Washington, Executive Director Dr Birol met with senior figures including…