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In this article, the author discusses the problems that will be faced by many chemical laboratories in Canada following an announcement by Ontario Power Generation Inc. that it will stop outsourcing of its deuterium oxide product by the end of 2012. Deuterium oxide is a doubly deuterated form of water also known as heavy water. This announcement comes as a problem because the firm is a major source of this form of water for use in chemical researches.

Reports on the pharmaceutical chemicals firms for drug industry in Canada. Overview of the first firm to make pharmaceutical chemicals for third parties; Business plans of Delmar Chemicals on acquiring process chemistry and engineering expertise; Acquisition of Delmar by Roemmers.

Focuses on the growth prospects for the chemical industry in Canada. Opening of the world's largest ethylene plant in Joffre, Alberta by Nova Chemicals Inc. and Union Carbide Corp.; Statistics projecting the rise in the shipments of chemicals and chemical products; Need for foreign investment to keep the Canadian economy growing.

Looks at the 1998 export growth of Canadian chemicals and chemical products. Export statistics; Valuation of the Canadian dollar; Financial condition of chemical producers; Prediction for 1999.

Presents trends affecting chemical businesses in Canada for December 1999. Percentage of export increase recorded by the industry; Potentials for big investments; Restructuring program within the industry.

The article reports that Canadian companies GreenField Ethanol and Enerkem have won government backing for what they say will be the world's first facility to convert municipal solid waste into ethanol on an industrial scale. The two Canadian companies will build the $70 million plant in Edmonton, Alberta. The government will contribute $20 million to the project.

Reports on General Chemical Group Inc.'s closure of its soda ash facility in Amherstburg, Ontario in March 2001. Utilization of the Solvay process for synthetic soda ash production; Description of the process; Reason behind the closure.