UPDATE: CTMA’S efforts to raise awareness around EV supply chain, unfair Chinese trade practices
Representatives of the CTMA recently met with industry and trade representatives from both the Federal and Provincial Governments to provide insights into the challenges facing the MTDM industry, especially those related to imports of Chinese tooling. CTMA photo The CTMA’s executive director, Robert Cattle; president, Louis Jahn; and vice president, Larry Delay, recently met with industry and trade representatives from both the Federal and Provincial Governments to raise awareness and provide insights into the challenges facing the machine, tool, die and mould industry, especially those related to imports of Chinese tooling. The purpose of the meeting was
CTMA submits proposal for EV supply chain, unfair Chinese trade practices
On July 2, 2024, Canada launched a 30-day consultation on potential policy responses to protect Canada’s auto workers and its growing EV industry from unfair trade practices, and prevent trade diversion resulting from recent action taken by Canadian trading partners. The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) has put a great deal of effort working with the APMA to submit a proposal to the Department of Finance—International Trade Policy Division—EV Consultation, which is something that the government has called for. “We are hoping that this proposal gets us in the door to meet in-person, for it is not only Chinese
Steel Industry Inspection Initiative
Over the last few years, the steel and heavy manufacturing sector in southwestern Ontario has experienced a number of critical workplace injuries and fatalities. Inspections revealed that three major occupational health and safety infractions were involved: material handling, guarding and lockout. To prevent future workplace injuries, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) is conducting a proactive inspection campaign in the southwestern Ontario region (Hamilton, Niagara areas), focused on workplaces within the steel and heavy manufacturing sectors. Specifically, inspectors will visit: businesses with a high rate of Workplace Safety & Insurance Board lost-time injury claims; companies with
Ontario Government introduces Working for Workers Five Act
Information supplied by Sherrard Kuzz On May 6, 2024, the Ontario Government introduced Bill 190, Working for Workers Five Act, 2024. If passed, Bill 190 will amend, among other things, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”), Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (“WSIA”). Changes to the ESA a. New requirement for a job posting Bill 190 will require every publicly advertised job posting to include a statement disclosing whether the posting is for an existing vacancy, as opposed to creating a pool of applicants for a future vacancy. The government may set out
Mitutoyo Canada Inc. has appointed Ravi Prasad as vice president of sales and service
Ravi Prasad was recently appointed as Mitutoyo's vice president of sales and service. Mitutoyo photo Mitutoyo Canada Inc. has appointed Ravi Prasad as vice president of sales and service, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Matt Dye, president of Mitutoyo America Corporation and Mitutoyo Canada Inc., will continue in his current capacity as head of the organization. Prasad’s career began in the manufacturing sector after his graduation from Conestoga College in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program. Over the past 24 years in the industry, Prasad has used his foundation in the field of engineering to be a resource to his
Automotive sector, what is happening in Mexico
Are you interested in learning more about Mexico’s Automotive, and the opportunities for your company? This free webinar, organized by the Government of Ontario in collaboration with the National Auto Parts Industry Association -Mexico and presented by Francisco N. González Díaz, offers an excellent opportunity for Ontario companies to gain insights into the “nearshoring” context, that Mexico is experiencing as a new wave of rapid production growth enhancing the Automotive ecosystem. Mr. Gonzalez has represented the interests of more than 900 auto part companies in Mexico since he was elected executive president of the National Auto Parts Industry Association (INA)