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The industry’s newest podcast, Manufacturing, Eh?!, releases fourth episode

Hosts Kirstyn Brown, editor of Plant and MRO magazines, …

Feds move to repeal EV sales mandate without new stringent emission rules in place

The government forecasted the change would drive the adoption rate of EVs to 75 per cent of new sales by 2035, and 90 per cent by 2040.

Manufacturing sales rise for fifth straight month: Statistics Canada

In constant dollars, manufacturing sales increased 1.2 per cent. Overall sales were up 14.5 per cent compared with June 2025.

Unifor says Stellantis considering sale of Brampton Assembly Plant

Stellantis has not provided the union with formal written notice of a plant closure, according to Unifor.

U.S. trade rep says Canada must lift retaliatory measures to avoid new tariffs

The Trump administration says the new duties are a response to provincial bans on U.S. liquor, Canada's supply-managed dairy system and quotas on certain U.S. vehicles.

Federal government launches $100M rebate program for steel shipments

Transport Canada announced that the Commodities Sectoral Support Program will rebate 50 per cent of eligible rail and marine transportation costs for qualifying Canadian steel products.

Canadian American Business Council report examines economic impact of U.S.-Canada tariffs

The study examined three potential outcomes for USMCA negotiations: maintaining the status quo, a successful renegotiation and a breakdown of the agreement. According to the report, manufacturing industries would face the greatest impacts across all scenarios.

Unifor opens contract talks with GM; Aug. 21 deadline set

The union said approximately 30 per cent of its GM members in Canada are currently on layoff.

Manufacturing PMI reaches highest level in more than four years: S&P Global

According to S&P Global, the increase was driven by stronger production and new orders as manufacturers reported improved demand and success in securing new business.

Power Wood Holdings Ltd. announces up to $84M for two black pellet production facilities in Alta.

Each pellet plant will reportedly manufacture densified steam-treated biofuel pellets from waste stream wildfire-damaged deadwood, diseased trees and forest floor debris removed from ranges in North West Alberta.