# procurement (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover procurement. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bishop’s University secures close to $700K in research infrastructure funding](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/bishops-university-secures-close-to-700k-in-research-infrastructure-funding-320944/) _2026-08-21 · Canadian Manufacturing · Canadian Manufacturing_ The Canada Foundation for Innovation's John R. Evans Leaders Fund (CFI JELF) has awarded a total of $338,913 to three Bishop's researchers, matched dollar-for-dollar by the Quebec government. ## [LeBlanc, Charette to meet with U.S. trade rep with hours to go on tariff deadline](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/leblanc-charette-to-meet-with-u-s-trade-rep-with-hours-to-go-on-tariff-deadline-320939/) _2026-08-21 · The Canadian Press · Canadian Manufacturing_ U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat on $28 billion worth of Canadian goods is set to take effect just after midnight, unless officials are able to finalize a trade agreement. ## [Ont. government announces investment in new millwright training centre](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/ont-government-announces-investment-to-build-new-millwright-training-centre-320933/) _2026-08-21 · Canadian Manufacturing · Canadian Manufacturing_ Led by UBC Millwright Local 2309, the new 44,986-square-foot training centre is meant to provide classroom and hands-on training in millwright skills such as welding, rigging, alignment and industrial maintenance. ## [Questor Technology signs LOI to acquire Emission Rx](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/environment-and-safety/questor-technology-signs-loi-to-acquire-emission-rx-320931/) _2026-08-21 · Canadian Manufacturing · Canadian Manufacturing_ The acquisition is expected to generate cross-selling opportunities via Emission Rx’s installed base of over 800 units across five different waste gas combustion product lines. ## [Ont. government investing $865K in the Ontario Woodlot Association](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/ont-government-investing-865k-in-the-ontario-woodlot-association-320930/) _2026-08-21 · Canadian Manufacturing · Canadian Manufacturing_ Ontario is investing $790,000 through the Forest Biomass Program to help the OWA create three new jobs and acquire equipment for the Wood Stewardship Program (WSP). ## [WSIB cuts 466 jobs across Ontario in ‘difficult business decision’](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/human-resources/wsib-cuts-466-jobs-across-ontario-in-difficult-business-decision-320928/) _2026-08-21 · The Canadian Press · Canadian Manufacturing_ The Ontario Compensation Employees Union, an arm of Canadian Union of Public Employees, said it has also been informed that another 155 jobs will be cut in Waterloo in about a year. ## [The Second Bargaining Table: Canada’s Trade Negotiations and the Role of the Premiers](https://www.policymagazine.ca/the-second-bargaining-table-canadas-trade-negotiations-and-the-role-of-the-premiers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-second-bargaining-table-canadas-trade-negotiations-and-the-role-of-the-premiers) _2026-08-20 · Si Thu Naing · Policy Magazine_ By Si Thu Naing August 20, 2026 Late Tuesday night, less than two hours before a midnight deadline that \[…\] ## [PowerBank receives environmental permit for $14M Nova Scotia solar project](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/powerbank-receives-environmental-permit-for-14m-nova-scotia-solar-project-320912/) _2026-08-20 · Canadian Manufacturing · Canadian Manufacturing_ Over the lifetime of the Ppoject, it is expected to generate approximately $3.86 million in electricity savings for the local community in Annapolis Valley, N.S. ## [LeBlanc back in Washington to meet with Greer, finalize trade deal](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/leblanc-back-in-washington-to-meet-with-greer-finalize-trade-deal-320916/) _2026-08-20 · The Canadian Press · Canadian Manufacturing_ Some premiers say they're optimistic about Canada's progress in reaching a trade deal to avoid punishing tariffs from the United States, while others say they're waiting for more details about the agreement. ## [PyroGenesis announces titanium powder contract with U.S. applied research facility](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/pyrogenesis-announces-titanium-powder-contract-with-u-s-applied-research-facility-320898/) _2026-08-20 · Canadian Manufacturing · Canadian Manufacturing_ Powder to be used for critical materials research in aerospace and defense. ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/vHsWVLz8IA4E) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [SEKISUI Canada Modular Solutions expands mfg. operations in Burlington, Ont.](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/sekisui-canada-modular-solutions-expands-mfg-operations-in-burlington-ont-320906/) _2026-08-20 · Canadian Manufacturing · Canadian Manufacturing_ The Burlington operation will serve as the company's Canadian manufacturing and operational hub, bringing advanced modular construction technology to the Canadian market. ## [Centre for Designing Change and Ontario Tech University launch Physical AI Centre of Excellence (PACE) Ontario](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/centre-for-designing-change-and-ontario-tech-university-launch-physical-ai-centre-of-excellence-pace-ontario-320901/) _2026-08-20 · Canadian Manufacturing · Canadian Manufacturing_ PACE Ontario, the network's first regional hub, is meant to bring together researchers, students, industry and technology innovators to advance human-centred research, workforce development and commercialization, while also contributing to Canada's broader physical AI capacity. ## [Canada, U.S. both say they made gains in new trade deal that averted tariffs](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/canada-u-s-both-say-they-made-gains-in-new-trade-deal-that-averted-tariffs-320894/) _2026-08-20 · The Canadian Press · Canadian Manufacturing_ Multiple news reports have said the deal will see the United States lower sectoral tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. ## 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Wanda Thomas Bernard · Policy Magazine_ Run Like A Girl: A Memoir of Ambition, Resilience and Fighting for Change By Catherine McKenna Sutherland House Books, September \[…\] ## [Don’t Get Mad, Get Results: Closing the Canada-U.S. Trade Deal](https://www.policymagazine.ca/dont-get-mad-get-results-closing-the-canada-u-s-trade-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dont-get-mad-get-results-closing-the-canada-u-s-trade-deal) _2026-08-19 · Colin Robertson · Policy Magazine_ Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic Leblanc and USTR Jamieson Greer on Wednesday, August 19, 2026/Leblanc X By Colin Robertson August 19, \[…\] ## [Competition Bureau seeks to block Nortera deal for Green Giant and Le Sieur brands](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/competition-bureau-seeks-to-block-nortera-deal-for-green-giant-and-le-sieur-brands-320889/) _2026-08-19 · The Canadian Press · Canadian Manufacturing_ The bureau says Quebec-based Nortera is already Canada's dominant processor of certain canned and frozen vegetables under the Del Monte and Arctic Gardens brands. ## [Aduro selects Saipem for engineering and procurement support for Chemelot facility](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/aduro-selects-saipem-for-engineering-and-procurement-support-for-chemelot-facility-320875/) _2026-08-19 · Canadian Manufacturing · Canadian Manufacturing_ The two companies intend to advance the project through a stage-gated execution model that aligns engineering development with technical validation. ## [LeBlanc, Charette meet with U.S. trade officials as tariffs paused](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/leblanc-charette-to-meet-with-u-s-trade-officials-as-tariffs-paused-320882/) _2026-08-19 · The Canadian Press · Canadian Manufacturing_ Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement late on Aug. 18 saying "substantial progress" has been made and that more work remains. ## [Austin Roofing & Waterproofing completes ten-building steel roof restoration at St. Catharines, Ont. facility](https://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/manufacturing/austin-roofing-waterproofing-completes-ten-building-steel-roof-restoration-at-st-catharines-ont-facility-320863/) _2026-08-19 · Canadian Manufacturing · Canadian Manufacturing_ With the Niagara Falls and St. Catharines locations now complete, Austin Roofing continues advancing construction activities throughout the remaining buildings within the Hamilton region of the twenty-six-building portfolio. ## [Which Quebec Party Leader is Best Positioned to Stop the PQ in October?](https://www.policymagazine.ca/which-quebec-party-leader-is-best-positioned-to-stop-the-pq-in-october/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=which-quebec-party-leader-is-best-positioned-to-stop-the-pq-in-october) _2026-08-18 · Daniel Béland · Policy Magazine_ By Daniel Béland August 18, 2026 It is a quadrennial question of Quebec politics as old as the last \[…\] ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/X7hNgaYjw3i2) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Ottawa Needs a Better Plan to Support Smaller Defence Firms](https://www.policymagazine.ca/ottawa-needs-a-better-plan-to-support-smaller-defence-firms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ottawa-needs-a-better-plan-to-support-smaller-defence-firms) _2026-08-17 · Melanie Nadeau · Policy Magazine_ Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (left) and COVE CEO Melanie Nadeau (right) during the announcement of Canada’s first Maritime \[…\] ## [‘Statecraft’: Redefining Strategy for a Post-Normal World](https://www.policymagazine.ca/statecraft-redefining-strategy-for-a-post-normal-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=statecraft-redefining-strategy-for-a-post-normal-world) _2026-08-17 · Colin Robertson · Policy Magazine_ Statecraft: The New Rules of Power in a Divided World By Jack Watling Macmillan, March 2026/368 pages Reviewed \[…\] ## [38 Years Old: An Ode to The Hip, and the Original Canada-US FTA](https://www.policymagazine.ca/38-years-old-an-ode-to-the-hip-and-the-original-canada-us-fta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=38-years-old-an-ode-to-the-hip-and-the-original-canada-us-fta) _2026-08-14 · Douglas Porter · Policy Magazine_ By Douglas Porter August 14, 2026 Next week brings not only the August 19 deadline for 50% U.S. tariffs on \[…\] ## [A Wildfire Memo to Mark Carney: We Need New Water Bombers Now](https://www.policymagazine.ca/a-wildfire-memo-to-mark-carney-we-need-new-water-bombers-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-wildfire-memo-to-mark-carney-we-need-new-water-bombers-now) _2026-08-14 · Thomas S. 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