NEWS

The pandemic has highlighted an increasing frustration among workers within the Canadian labour market. Canadian workers’ satisfaction is down 3%, and their commitment to work has dropped 6% since 2021, according to the Great Workplace…

Small business confidence over the long and short terms has dropped slightly in May, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer. The 12-month outlook dropped by three index points to 61.6,…

Canada Economic Development (CED) for Quebec Regions’ mission is to promote the long-term economic development of the regions of Quebec by giving special attention to those where slow economic growth is prevalent, or opportunities for…

The Quebec Innovation Research and Investment Strategy 2022-2027 (SQRI2) will connect various players involved in the innovation cycle, and synergies will be encouraged by concern for effectiveness and efficiency. Manufacturers and…

A new forecast by Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) shows the sector contributes to Canada’s post-pandemic economic recovery. Still, its efforts at doing more are limited by the ongoing supply disruptions and labour and skills…

The Minister of Immigration, Jean Boulet, plans to combine the efforts of the Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI) with those of other ministries and agencies, as well as with its partners, to implement…

DeFehr Furniture has announced the tough decision to cease casegoods manufacturing operations and shut down its production facility at 125 Furniture Park in Winnipeg as of August 10, 2022. This wind-down will be carried out in a controlled…

The newly announced Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Marketing Support Project is a digital transformation project implemented by the Institute for Digital Governance (IGN) in collaboration with the Quebec Furniture Manufacturers' Association …

According to CFIB’s latest research snapshot, Workers’ Compensation and Surplus Distributions: A Small Business Perspective, seven provincial and territorial boards are in an over-funded position, meaning boards have exceeded their desired…

Members of the Canadian Woodworking Machinery Distributors Association (CWMDA) are excited to join their efforts again to present this unique event, offering an expansive display of industrial woodworking machinery. This year’s edition will…

The folding furniture market share is expected to increase by USD 4.44 billion from 2020 to 2025. The market’s growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 6.58%, according to a report from Technavio.

Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec (MEQ) and the Cégeps of Thetford and Sept-Îles are pleased to launch a new training cohort in mechanical engineering as part of the Mechanical Engineering Pathway project. Made possible by the…

The short-term confidence has been improving in all business sectors, including those that have been significantly affected by the pandemic, according to the latest Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Business Barometer.…

GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. is pleased to announce that the Government of Ontario has announced that it is prepared to offer a loan of up to $17.2M to support the company’s plan to relocate and redevelop the Kenora sawmill over the next…

According to a market report from Mordor Intelligence, the Kitchen Furniture And Fixtures market is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.5% from 2019 to 2024. A complete background analysis of the kitchen furniture…

Axalta Coating Systems announced that it is the recipient of two prestigious 2022 Edison Awards. Axalta's Spies Hecker full-waterborne repair system and its Digital Paint coating technology earned Bronze in the Sustainability and…

Fast+Epp is an internationally recognized structural engineering firm with offices in Vancouver, Seattle, New York, Calgary, Edmonton, and Darmstadt. The company is recognized for challenging conventions and exploring new ideas and design…

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) welcomes the creation of the Quebec Products certification, unveiled by the Quebec government. This certification is an exceptional showcase for manufacturing companies, which will now be able to…