Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium

01/06/2026

New on the EMC Factory Focus Podcast! Episode 7 dives into how Pay-for-Performance (PFP) training is transforming manufacturing workforces across Canada.
Host Jason Bates and EMC President JP Giroux lead a roundtable with Canplas Industries, The Gund Company, and Fluidconcepts to explore how PFP funding boosts training, continuous learning, and shop-floor productivity.
A must-listen for leaders tackling the manufacturing skills gap.

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new podcast, "Factory Focus"!...

01/05/2026

AI for Manufacturing Bootcamp - This training program is designed to equip participants with practical skills, confidence, and actionable solutions to integrate AI into their operations effectively. Mfgs - act now! Next session is January 14, 2026. Register today!

This training program is designed to equip participants with practical skills, confidence, and actionable solutions to integr...

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

N³ brings together Canada’s advanced industries under one roof. Automation, AI, robotics, quantum, defence, homebuilding, and more. If it’s shaping the future, it’s here. To join our friends at NGen:

Discover the future of Canadian manufacturing at N³ Summit. Connect with top innovators, explore new technologies, and unlock growth opportunities.

12/30/2025

Psychological safety for women in manufacturing isn’t just a women’s issue, it’s a signal of whether your workplace is truly safe, inclusive, and high performing. When women feel heard, respected, and supported, the whole team benefits. This series explores how gendered experiences shape safety and trust at work and how employers can shift culture, not just policy. Silence Isn't Safety - Virtual Event - January 7, 2026:

This session explores how women’s experiences, especially in male-dominated environments, are shaped by power dynamics, subtle e...

12/29/2025

Stress Wisely: The Essential Tools for Living and Working Well - see it in action at - March 3, 2026!
Learn to harness stress as an ally, not an adversary, and elevate your capacity for peak performance and resilience. It’s time to stress wisely and live well. Learn to transform your relationship with stress, gaining actionable strategies to harness it as a powerful ally for achieving peak performance and enhanced resilience. https://hubs.li/Q03Y_vcD0

12/23/2025

This festive reflection celebrates the strides made through EMC’s Energy and Green Manufacturing Consortium and the GreenMFG Network, showcasing the incredible impacts on energy costs and emissions reductions across Canada’s manufacturing sector.

This festive reflection celebrates the strides made through EMC’s Energy and Green Manufacturing Consortium and the GreenMFG Net...

12/23/2025

Recently, manufacturers, chamber leaders, educators, and economic development partners gathered during an Alberta-Manitoba interprovincial trade mission supported through EMC’s national network. The goal was simple: build relationships and create opportunities so Canadian firms can buy from – and sell to – each other more easily. But the conversations that unfolded made something else clear: Canada’s manufacturing competitiveness is increasingly shaped by tariffs, currency swings, workforce shortages, procurement uncertainty, the basic challenge of finding reliable suppliers at home, and more. https://hubs.li/Q03YGYLv0

12/19/2025

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! EMC’s International Women’s Day Celebration brings together industry leaders, skilled tradeswomen, students, educators, and community partners for a full day of learning, inspiration, and connection. This high-impact event will highlight the powerful role women play in shaping Canada’s manufacturing and skilled trades sectors while creating space for honest conversations, mentorship, and future workforce development. MARCH 3, 2026. See you there!

EMC’s International Women’s Day Celebration brings together industry leaders, skilled tradeswomen, students, educators, and comm...

12/19/2025

Every day, EMC supports manufacturers in accessing greater opportunities and navigating the increasing complexities of running modern operations. Thank you for your trust, your collaboration, and your unwavering dedication to building a vibrant, resilient manufacturing ecosystem in Canada. https://hubs.li/Q03YGXXQ0

12/18/2025

Fully Funded Mentor Training for Skilled Tradeswomen - Encourage your team to join the National Mentor Development Program from the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF). This fully funded, 4-month online program helps experienced tradeswomen build leadership and mentorship skills, connect with peers across Canada, and strengthen inclusion in the skilled trades. Register here: https://hubs.li/Q03YbG-B0