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Punjabi Canadians roll into trucking, rerouting a traditional industry
Nachhattar Singh Chohan lived in Canada eight years before he tried his hand at trucking. A former brake plant worker and gas station attendant with farming roots, the then-34-year-old marshalled his savings, bought a used Ford Econoline van and set…
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Feds ponder plans to increase the diversity of the supply chain
Ottawa, ON — The Liberal government is thinking about using its massive purchasing power to support women in business. “Inclusive federal procurement is a potential avenue through which the Government of Canada can demonstrate leadership and support for women’s…
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How other industries are attracting women to the workplace
TORONTO, Ont. — Transportation isn’t the only industry looking for ways to attract women. Other professions are dealing with their own dearth of workers and are also looking to women to help fill the void. That competition for the same pool…