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  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T14:51:31Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
  "data": {
    "id": "ASY-CA-1BSVGQ71MB",
    "type": "grant",
    "country": "ca",
    "name": "Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium of Canada: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/excellence-in-manufacturing-consortium-of-canada/",
    "summary": "19 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $72.5M with Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium of Canada, 2008–2026.",
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      {
        "label": "agreements",
        "value": 19,
        "unit": "count"
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        "value": 72500000,
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        "currency": "CAD",
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        "display": "$72.5M"
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      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 5,
        "unit": "count"
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        "label": "programs",
        "value": 14,
        "unit": "count"
      }
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    "text": [
      "The objective of the WIL Initiatives is to drive systemic change in the skills development system at the PSE level, to effectively align technical, foundational and “work-ready” skills of PSE students with the skills required by Canadian employers – demonstrated by an increase in incremental and sustainable WIL opportunities in sectors targeted by the program; and the continuation of collaborative and innovative partnerships. .",
      "The overarching objective of the Union Training and Innovation Program aims to strengthen apprenticeship training systems to better support a skilled, inclusive, certified and productive trades workforce by improving the efficiency and effectiveness of training provided. .The streams have the following specific objectives: .Stream 1 (Equipment) will increase investment in training equipment and materials for higher quality training, leading to a more skilled and productive trade workforce. .Stream 2 (Innovation in Apprenticeship) will support innovation and enhanced partnerships to address lon",
      "The Women in the Skilled Trades Initiative focuses on funding projects that recruit, retain, and help women apprentices succeed in the 39 eligible Red Seals trades found predominately in the construction and manufacturing sectors. The initiative supports projects that: • create partnerships with women’s groups, community colleges, unions or employers to recruit women; • organize women-led events as an outreach tool to help attract women to the skilled trades; • offer mentorship by female role models, women-in-the-skilled-trades networks, and opportunities to share success stories; and • creat",
      "The objective of the OF is to assist persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or become self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence.",
      "Deliver BC-based Manufacturing Resilience and Support Program",
      "Support a Manufacturing Resilience and Coaching Program",
      "The purpose of the Adult Learning Literacy and Essential Skills Program (ALLESP) is to contribute to increased literacy and essential skills of adult Canadians so that they can participate in and adapt to a knowledge-based economy and society.",
      "The objective of the WIL Initiatives is to drive systemic change in the skills development system at the PSE level, to effectively align technical, foundational and “work-ready” skills of PSE students with the skills required by Canadian employers – demonstrated by an increase in incremental and sustainable WIL opportunities in sectors targeted by the program; and the continuation of collaborative and innovative partnerships.",
      "The objective of the WIL Initiatives is to drive systemic change in the skills development system at the PSE level, to effectively align technical, foundational and “work-ready” skills of PSE students with the skills required by Canadian employers – demonstrated by an increase in incremental and sustainable WIL opportunities in sectors targeted by the program; and the continuation of collaborative and innovative partnerships.",
      "Provide support to manufacturers for recovery from impacts of pandemic.",
      "This CTO project will deliver targeted continuous improvement and LEAN programming to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Western Canada including Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia focused on modular home manufacturing and construction specialties that are part of the construction sector supply chain.",
      "To provide immigration roadmaps to manufacturing clients across Canada.",
      "Hire a skilled Northern Ontario Field Service Advisor to provide specific expertise needed by Northern Ontario manufacturers",
      "Canadian manufacturers, particularly in rural areas, are not accessing international talent that will support their growth and prosperity to the degree that is possible, nor are enough of them accessing the federal and provincial immigration programs and services designed to support them. This situation needs to be addressed so that Canadian manufacturers actively participate in immigration programs and services to help address their current and emerging talent gaps when the domestic labour pool fails to provide the needed talent.",
      "Inbound Netherlands Mission"
    ],
    "records": [
      {
        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Bruce–Grey–Owen Sound",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35014-bruce-grey-owen-sound/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Cambridge",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35016-cambridge/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Pacific Economic Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/pacific-economic-development-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Hamilton Centre",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35035-hamilton-centre/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/atlantic-canada-opportunities-agency/"
      },
      {
        "name": "National Research Council Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/national-research-council-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/innovation-science-and-economic-development-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Sudbury",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/35103-sudbury/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-1BSVGQ71MB",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium of Canada: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/excellence-in-manufacturing-consortium-of-canada/"
  }
}