Federal funding boosts Confed eration College trades tech program
Thunder Bay region MP Marcus Pawlowski toured Confederation College Dorion site as $411,709 in federal funds modernize the automotive tech wing and add reinvestments in renewables. Officials cite a shift to electric and AI robotics, with a new Kia EV6 GT, robotic welder, and solar EV charger funded to meet evolving trade standards.
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Lithium mine and plant plans advance near Thunder Bay
Australian company Green Technology Metals aims to start Seymour mine production in 2026 north of Armstrong with a Thunder Bay processing plant possibly operating by 2030. The project would create 150 construction jobs at the mine, 100-120 operating roles, plus 500 construction jobs for the plant site and 150-200 long term roles. A lithium hydroxide conversion facility near Shipyard Road is also being considered to process concentrate for EV batteries.
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