Ontario Auto Sector

• Ontario says auto strategy ‘has not changed’ as companies suspend and postpone plans

  Only a few years ago, the Ford government unveiled billions in support for electric vehicle manufacturing projects. Now, many have been suspended or paused.

  Politics

  Feb 12
  
• Trump hasn’t worked out how auto parts tariff would work, Ontario minister says

  The Trump administration has yet to land on a formula for tariffs on automotive parts, according to one of Premier Doug Ford's top cabinet ministers.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2025
  
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• Ontario electric vehicle plant set for production pause, job losses

  GM Canada says it is temporarily shuttering an Ontario production plant and cutting staff because demand for its electric delivery vehicles is lower than it predicted.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2025
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• Ontario auto parts maker Magna International reports higher Q3 profit, sales

  Magna International Inc. says it earned US$289 million in its third quarter, up from US$11 million in the same quarter last year. 

  Economy

  Nov 4, 2022
• Looking to bolster province’s auto workforce, Ontario unveils free training, job placements

  Some 500 participants will take part in three-month job placements as part of the $5 million plan, led by the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2022
• Province invests $500 million in green steel-making in Hamilton

  ArcelorMittal Dofasco president and CEO Ron Bedard says the modernization positions the steel-maker to build on its 109-year legacy of leadership in Canadian manufacturing.

  Economy

  Feb 15, 2022
• Premier Doug Ford pitching Ontario as electric vehicle leader, but not reintroducing rebates

  Doug Ford is pitching Ontario as the next electric vehicle manufacturing powerhouse, seemingly a far cry from the premier who three years ago cancelled incentives.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2021
• Ford government’s auto sector strategy focuses on electric, hybrid vehicles

  Premier Doug Ford was in Guelph, Ont., Wednesday and announced a plan to build 400,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the province by 2030. 

  Economy

  Nov 17, 2021
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• Ontario mayors meet in Oshawa to discuss future of auto industry

  Ten municipal leaders attended the Ontario Auto-Mayors Roundtable in Oshawa on Tuesday.

  Economy

  Mar 26, 2019
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• Premier Ford announces $40M for Ontario auto sector plan

  The announcement is part of a 10-year plan for strengthening the auto sector's competitiveness.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2019