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December, 2021 Newsletter
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Ontario investing $90M to promote skilled trades to young people.
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From Canadian Metalworking magazine.
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By 2025, it is estimated that as many as one in five jobs in Ontario will be in skilled trades, but the average age of people entering the trades is 29.
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Current News
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MEMBER OF THE MONTH
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This month CAMM is pleased to announce our first member of the month - Kim Thiara - Acetronic.
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Acetronic Industrial Control Inc. is a Mississauga based company, established in 1983. Their business model evolved into a 3-pronged approach - service, distribution and manufacturing. With a customer base almost as diverse as their capabilities, Acetronic customers range from pharmaceuticals, food packing, automotive, construction and more.
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Kim Thiara is not only a member of CAMM, but is also responsible for our Toronto Chapter. I had the pleasure of asking Kim a few questions about Acetronic, and herself, and her responses are below.
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How long has Acetronic been a member of CAMM? Approximately 18 years.
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Why did you join? Initially, it seemed to be the best platform for us to be in touch with the Canadian plastics industry.
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What is your favourite part about being a member? Witnessing the work that goes on behind the scenes, for the benefit of the industry and on behalf of the membership.
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What do you enjoy most about working in the industry? Having the ability to resolve an issue, most especially when time is of the essence and production is halted. Being a dependable and reliable resource for our community.
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What are the top 3 things that people should know about Acetronic? 1. Family owned biz, 3rd generation 2. Acetronic manufactures here in Canada, 3. We are THE best and most knowledgeable when it comes to custom mold cables.
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Can you think of any misconceptions people may have about the industry? That plastics is bad for the environment and the scope of the Cdn plastics manufacturing sector . Huge misconception, as an industry we need to work together with government and the public sector to dismiss these beliefs. Plastic offers the best solution to a great many problems, COVID has allowed the ordinary citizen to be witness to this simple fact and also opened a door to the resiliency of the Cdn manufacturing sector.
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What is a fun fact about you? I was meant to be an interior designer, not a solution provider to the plastics industry!!
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What are you excited about for 2022? For life to reach some level of stability and preparing for AceConnex 2022
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Thank you Kim, and Acetronic, for participating in our member of the month spotlight. If you would like to suggest a member please email your suggestions to [email protected].
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Funding Opportunity
Talent Opportunities Program
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Are you an employer hiring post-secondary students on work placements? If so, you may be eligible for a wage subsidy of up to $7000 per student.
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The Talent Opportunities Program (TOP) is an initiative of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to help employers located anywhere in Canada hire college or university students on work placements.
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For more information visit the Ontario Chamber of Commerce's TOP page HERE:
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Ontario releases the next phase of its Auto Strategy to build manufacturing capacity + 2 time sensitive funding opportunities
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Driving Prosperity Project Phase 2 is anchored by the objective to maintain and grow Ontario's auto sector by building at least 400,000 electric and hybrid vehicles by 2030.
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Full story at Canadian Metalworking HERE:
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Southwestern Ontario Development Fund
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The SWODF provides support for projects and investments to businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development in southwestern Ontario.
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More information HERE: SWODF
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Ontario Automotive Modernization Program
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O-AMP is a partnership with small and medium sized automotive parts suppliers in Ontario. The goal is to help modernize Ontario's automotive supply chain to make it more competitive and responsive to the changing needs of its customers. More information HERE: O-AMP
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Windsor Mold Group marks 15 years as Engel customer.
The Ontario-based auto parts molder now plans to add Engel iQ weight control software to the bulk of its Engel fleet.
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Read more at Canadian Plastic HERE:
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The Government of Canada offers a 'Business Benefits Finder' to assist businesses in finding the right programs and services for them. Whether you are just starting out or trying to expand an already established business, the Government of Canada has programs available to assist you with funding and supports. Visit the Business Benefits Finder HERE: Business Benefits Finder
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Government of Canada - Accelerated Growth Service
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Innovation advisors use their extensive network of contacts to help businesses find, and take advantage of, everything the government can do for them - from funding to technical advice to foreign market expertise.
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Membership Renewals
Membership renewal information went out to all members. If you have not received your invoice please contact [email protected]. Follow the link below to view your member benefits ...
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Upcoming Events
On December 13 at 11am CAMM is hosting a webinar with co-hosts Dr. Philip Olla, CEO of Audacia Bioscience, and Jennifer Hodgins, partner with Norton Rose Fulbright Canada law firm. This webinar is the second part, of a 2 part series, and will discuss the legal aspects of vaccine mandates for companies.
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To stay up to date on all CAMM events please visit our website HERE:
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CAMM and Automate Canada have prepared a Wage Survey for 2021. The deadline to complete this survey is December 13, 2021. To complete the survey, please visit our website HERE: 2021 Wage Survey
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Do you have a story or picture that you want to share? Content submissions can be made via email to [email protected]. Submissions must be received by the 21st of the month to be included in the next newsletter.
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