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The Canadian manufacturing sector will get a glimpse into the future this week as more than 10,000 industry professionals convene in Toronto for four days of technology transfer, learning opportunities and idea generation at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2025 – Canada’s national industry event, presented by SME taking place at the Toronto Congress Centre today through October 2.

The future of Canadian manufacturing will take centre stage next week as Canada’s leading industry event, the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS 2025), returns to the Toronto Congress Centre Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, bigger in both size and scope.

With more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing, Vincent Howell Sr., FSME, CMfgE, stepped into his role as President of SME Board of Directors earlier this year, bringing a strong commitment to advancing the organization’s mission.

Canadian manufacturers have been expressing concerns about a growing labour shortage for years, an issue they emphasize is negatively impacting their operations as well as the economy.

With a reported 70% of Ontario manufacturers struggling to find skilled workers, the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) has found an unconventional solution to address the challenge: high school teachers.

Mexico is doing it, Vietnam and Turkey are doing it, and now is the time for Canada to set the wheels in motion to manufacture our own domestic automobile brand too.

Companies in four key sectors of Ontario’s economy – advanced manufacturing, agri-food, mining and construction – have been given a significant boost, thanks to a $50 million funding and support program by the Ontario government, led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI).

AI alone won’t solve the challenges facing Canadian manufacturers in the face of evolving global tariffs.

Beginning in the 2025–26 school year, students at Paw Paw High School in Paw Paw, Michigan, will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge training in advanced manufacturing through SME PRIME®.

The Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) returns to the Toronto Congress Centre September 29 to October 2, 2025, bringing together more than 10,000 manufacturing professionals, 750+ suppliers and OEMs, three major technology showcases and a national cross-section of decision-makers shaping the future of Canadian manufacturing.