Four of the country's leading manufacturers were honoured for their dedication to excellence and pursuit of global success at the 2011 Canadian Innovation Awards in Ottawa. Ontario-based Celestica, global leader in the delivery of innovative supply chain solutions, took home the top accolade as Zurich's Canadian Manufacturer of the Year. The company employs 35,000 employees … Read more
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters announced Jay-Lor International's commitment to global citizenship following last year's devastating earthquake in Haiti has earned the Orton, Ontario-based company a position in the Canadian Manufacturing Hall of Fame. Jay-Lor was honoured by Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters with the Essence of Philanthropy award, which recognizes an outstanding Canadian business for its … Read more
The extension of the two-year write-off for manufacturing and processing technologies announced in the federal budget is critical to sustaining Canada's economic recovery, according to Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. The two-year depreciation rate for investments in industrial machinery was set to expire at the end of this year. The budget ensures businesses will be able … Read more
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters President Jayson Myers said he congratulates Conservative Leader Stephen Harper and his team on forming a majority government and said his association looks forward to working with all members of his new government. Myers said that this government will boost Canada's economic recovery. The full release is available online. Call 613-296-2156.
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters announced that Ontario's workplace safety and insurance system is outdated and requires a comprehensive review to restore effectiveness. The organization said that the workers' compensation system has evolved but changes are still needed. Vice-President for CME Ontario Ian Howcroft said that the Workplace Safety and Insurance Boards's services have suffered due … Read more
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters said the extension of the two-year write-off for investments in manufacturing and processing technologies announced in today's federal budget is critical to sustaining Canada's economic recovery and that Budget 2011 now allows businesses to take advantage of the accelerated write-off for their new investments in production technologies for an additional two … Read more
A new report released by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters has found the reason behind Canada's lagging productivity problem – money. The report entitled Invest to Grow: Technology, Innovation and Canada's Productivity Challenge shows that innovation is ultimately an investment decision for business driven by cash flow and expected returns on investment. The full release is available … Read more
According to a report released by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, refurbishing nuclear facilities at Bruce and Darlington will create 25,000 jobs in the next decade and inject $5 billion into the Ontario economy annually. Call 416-388-6711.
