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CoVent-19 ventilator design challenge launches
Boston physicians’ eight-week hackathon tasks engineers everywhere to submit designs for a rapidly deployable ventilator.Read more → -
Unemployed during COVID 19? Here’s how to navigate federal programs
A look at some of the federal COVID-19 benefit programs and who qualifies for assistance.Read more → -
Canadian manufacturing output takes record downturn in March
IHS Markit data reveals extent of the blow to manufacturing sector due to COVID-19 pandemic.Read more → -
Thornhill Medical to deliver 500 ventilators in early April
Medical equipment company partnering with Linamar speed production of critical device.Read more → -
U.S. rollback of mileage standards guts climate change push
Auto industry says it prefers compromise between old and new standards to reflect popularity of SUVs, trucks.Read more → -
Canada to make sure Chinese masks meet quality standards
Trudeau says federal health authorities won’t cut corners despite shortages of protective equipment.Read more → -
NGen launches COVID-19 project funding program
Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster to support rapid production of therapeutics, equipment, and critical products.Read more → -
Bombardier shuts down plane and rail production in Canada
Beleaguered company furloughs 12,400 workers, cuts discretionary spending.Read more → -
Ventilator design challenges tap engineers for crowd-sourced solutions
Montreal hospital, Mass General tasking global innovators to submit design specs for life-saving devices.Read more → -
Trudeau promises $82B in economic supports in COVID 19 fight
Canada financial-aid package to provide wage subsidy for small businesses, among other measures.Read more →
