Manufacturing

QSA's Week in Manufacturing (#14, 2025)

Energy efficiency regulations amended; Manitoba opens Critical Mineral Office; Quebec accelerates SME automation.

Good morning! Welcome back to Queen Street Analytics' weekly roundup of regulatory developments, legislative discussions, political announcements and other government-related news concerning manufacturing, e.g. textile and apparel, chemical, electronics, wood and paper, metals, plastics and rubber, packaging, and machining.

Every Monday, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

Start Date: 2025-04-06
End Date: 2025-04-12

Top Headlines

Main Stories

Amendment to Energy Efficiency Regulations Announced

Natural Resources Canada has published Amendment 18 to the Energy Efficiency Regulations, aligning Canadian standards with those of the U.S. and California. The amendment covers various products, introducing more stringent standards for some, like showerheads and furnaces, already prevalent in the market. The amendment is projected to save 58 petajoules of energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3.3 megatonnes by 2050.

Sources: Canada Gazette, Part II: www.gazette.gc.ca

Provincial Announcements

Quebec Invests in SME Automation

Quebec announces $5.8 million investment to automate TMS Système's manufacturing processes, enhancing productivity and competitiveness in the steel sector.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: www.quebec.ca

Manitoba Opens Critical Mineral Office

Manitoba's new Critical Mineral Office aims to boost the mining sector, attract investment, and enhance Indigenous partnerships.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.gov.mb.ca

Ontario Company Fined for Environmental Violation

Clean Harbors Canada Inc. fined $100,000 for failing to conduct required geotechnical monitoring, violating the Environmental Protection Act.

Sources: Provincial Announcement: news.ontario.ca

Senator Mary Coyle Hosts Session on Critical Minerals

Senator Mary Coyle tweets about hosting a session on critical minerals' role in Canada's net-zero transition, emphasizing secure and responsible supply chains.