FMG Publishing
FMG Publishing Inc. is the parent company of industry focused trade publications – Business in Focus, Construction in Focus, and Manufacturing in Focus. We keep you informed about industry trends, success stories, and challenges. From boardrooms to factory floors to arenas for public policy, we shine a light on the stories that impact you.
Industry News
Five provinces to see minimum wage increase April 1
The minimum wage is set to increase in five Canadian provinces and territories effective April 1, 2026. Workers in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, and Yukon, as well as workers in federally regulated sectors, will be the beneficiaries of the minimum wage increases. Ontario, British Columbia, and Quebec will see increases to their minimum wage later in the year.
Nova Scotia will institute an inflation-plus-one-percent formula, bringing the minimum wage from $16.50 to $16.75 per hour, with a second increase to $17.00 per hour expected on October 1, 2026.
BlackRock to address skilled trades shortage with $100M initiative
BlackRock has announced $100 million in support for a Future Builders Initiative to train 50,000 skilled trades workers over a five-year period to better meet the demands of U.S. infrastructure projects. The project, which is funded by The BlackRock Foundation, aligns with industry trends as it seeks to tackle the skilled labour gap in critical skilled trades like electricians, plumbers, ironworkers, and HVAC technicians by providing access to training, licensure support, and financial education to strengthen the sector long-term.
“As the U.S. faces historic infrastructure demands, capital alone is not enough—people are central to building our nation’s future,” said Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock.
The race to space 2.0
Those who have lived through the Cold War (a war that was cold on the western front but remained active through proxy wars in the east) are acutely aware that unfolding geopolitical events are reminiscent of an earlier time, where space was the next frontier. Canada is among the countries investing heavily in the launch of hundreds of new satellites that will support communication and are what Prime Minister Mark Carney referred to as “fundamental” to the country’s sovereign defence capabilities and autonomy.
Canada intends on competing with companies like Starlink when it comes to a made-in-Canada low earth orbit (LEO) satellite network that will launch by next year to expand internet services across the nation, supporting improved access for Canadians as well as military operations and natural disaster response.
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A&H Equipment Co.
"A&H is proud to have another phenomenal article referencing our continued growth and success in the industry and highlighting our Rental program! Working with their team is always an amazing experience. From the preliminary discussions, to the interview, and the final design, it is always well organized and very professional!"
Melissa Weber, Marketing Manager
IPOANS
"I want to thank you and the FMG team that worked on the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia(IPOANS) for putting together a first-class publication. Well done, FMG Publishing! I look forward to working with FMG again."
Kevin Russell, Executive Director
Confederation Centre of the Arts
"I just wanted to pass along my thanks to the team at Business in Focus for producing the recent article highlighting Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. From our initial conversations about the opportunity to be interviewed for the publication, throughout the interview and approval process, to the finished article, it was a pleasure to work with you."
Jodi Marrin, Marketing Manager
Eimo Technologies
"I would highly recommend the positive exposure a company can receive through the Manufacturing in Focus publication. The whole process was well organized from seeing the company story to begin with, the interview process, and in the end a well written article and marketing material we can use to attract new customers."
Gary Hallam, General Manager, CEO
Nicholas Design Build
"Working with Construction in Focus magazine to showcase our company was a great experience. Their team demonstrated a good understanding of our industry, creating an article that beautifully captured our brand and expertise."
Angela Lerew, Director of Marketing
Dorsey Trailer
"We can't thank you and the team enough for the wonderful article on Dorsey Trailer. You guys were so easy to work with and we are grateful we had this opportunity. Again we really appreciate it and please let us know if you ever need anything from us."
Joseph Scott, Assistant Vice President
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