Canada’s auto sector breathes sigh of relief over tentative GM deal

Josh Rubin, Toronto Star Oct. 16, 2019 The Canadian auto industry is breathing a tentative sigh of relief after the apparent end of a month-long strike at General Motors in the U.S. GM and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative deal Wednesday. The deal, which the UAW said offers “major gains” for workers, was […]

GM issues layoff notices at Oshawa plant as strike in U.S. continues

Alicja Siekierska, Yahoo Finance Canada September 18, 2019 General Motors Co. (GM) has issued temporary layoff notices at its Oshawa Assembly Plant as the strike by workers in the United States continues into its third day. GM Canada confirmed on Wednesday that about 1,300 employees that work on the truck assembly line at the Oshawa, […]

Canada’s auto industry fears blowback over government’s tough emissions stance

ROB BOSTELAAR, Automotive News Canada July 16, 2019 OTTAWA — Canada’s alliance with California in a battle over greenhouse-gas emissions could erase hard-won trade protections, deter investment and drive up prices for car buyers, auto industry officials warn. Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in June that Canada will align […]

Why the Canada-California agreement to produce clean cars might get messy

While academics and non-profits think it’s a better position for the auto industry, carmakers call the move premature. And what about NAFTA? Bobby Hristova, Financial Post June 27, 2019 Canadian car manufacturers are feeling left behind after Ottawa signed a memorandum with California to push forward with eco-friendly vehicles — a proposal that appears to […]

LILLEY: Auto industry responds to good moves by Ford government

Brian Lilley, Toronto Sun June 13, 2019 Telling the world that Ontario is open for business, as the signs now say, is an easy thing for politicians to do. Actually delivering is something else. The Ford government has been accused of latching onto a slogan, of sending mixed signals to the business community by threatening […]

The Intelligent Podcast – LeddarTech

Canada’s and Ontario’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem has been steadily growing in size and relevance. But for this trend to continue, AND to stay Canadian, we need Canadian venture capital. Join our VP of innovation as he talks with LeddarTech’s Claudé Dore, Chief Financial Officer, and Daniel Aitken, Vice President Global Marketing and Communications.    

FCA’s U.S. expansion stokes fears for Brampton

Dana Flavelle, Automotive News Canada May 15, 2019 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ recent US $4.5 billion investment in new and existing assembly plants in Michigan will be a boon to Canadian parts suppliers, even as the automaker cuts production at its two facilities in Ontario, the president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association said. “Anytime someone […]