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Nova Scotia Consortium

I would like to thank our Nova Scotia Members for all that I am learning from you through sharing your challenges and celebrating your successes!

I truly enjoy the opportunity to create timely programs and events that address your needs. I encourage you to join us at our events and welcome any ideas you bring forth to tap into subject matter experts or having our members share their stories and best practices!

If you are interested in learning more about our events (both virtual and in-person), programs or to discuss membership, please reach out to me.

Contact Deanna Today!

Contact Information

Deanna MacDonald
Manufacturing Consortium Manager
dmacdonald@emccanada.org

Upcoming Events

Refrigeration System Ammonia Leaks

VirtualAugust 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Forty percent of reported ammonia incidents occur in businesses with refrigeration systems for food storage or warehousing (Technical Safety BC data).  

Why do they happen? In this webinar, review common failure scenarios that can lead to ammonia leaks in a refrigeration system.  

Inclusive Hiring and Recruitment

VirtualAugust 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Attracting and selecting the best talent requires hiring processes designed to identify potential, reduce bias, and remove unnecessary barriers.

Pourquoi miser sur le commerce interprovincial pour diversifier ses marchés?

VirtuelAugust 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Aujourd’hui plus que jamais, les manufacturiers canadiens se retrouvent dans l’un des environnements opérationnels les plus complexes dont on se souvienne. La volatilité du commerce mondial, l’imprévisibilité des droits de douane, les tensions géopolitiques, la hausse des prix de l’énergie et la pénurie de main-d’oeuvre qui persiste ne sont plus de simples turbulences passagères. Il s’agit de réalités structurelles qui redéfinissent la façon dont les entreprises manufacturières s’organisent, planifient leur stratégie et orientent leurs investissements à long terme.

The Case for Reconnecting Canada’s Manufacturing Economy

VirtualAugust 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Now, more than ever, Canadian manufacturers are navigating one of the most complex operating environments in recent memory. Global trade volatility, tariff uncertainty, geopolitical tension, rising energy costs, and persistent labour shortages are no longer temporary disruptions. They are structural realities reshaping manufacturing companies, their execution strategies, and their long-term investment decisions.

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