Nearly a third of Canadian auto parts makers have experienced a cyber breach, new survey finds
APMA’s Institute for Automotive Cybersecurity and KPMG in Canada join forces on cyber preparedness survey TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2020 — Nearly a third (30 per cent) of Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) members revealed that they had a cyber breach in the last 12 months, according to a recent survey by the Automotive Parts […]
Project Arrow Vehicle Design Revealed | Industry’s 1st all-Canadian, Zero-Emission concept vehicle
Project Arrow Vehicle Design Revealed Industry’s 1st all-Canadian, Zero-Emission concept vehicle Toronto, ON. (13th October 2020) At CES 2020, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) of Canada launched the first, original, full-build, zero-emission concept vehicle named Project Arrow. An all-Canadian effort, it will be designed, engineered and built through the joint efforts of our world-class […]
Ford Motor Company of Canada workers ratify deal
CTV News Windsor September 28, 2020 WINDSOR, ONT. — Workers with Ford Motor Company of Canada have ratified a three-year-deal. Unifor released the results on Monday. Voting started Sunday morning after Ford and Unifor came to a tentative deal on Sept. 22. “This is the single biggest investment in the Canadian auto industry in years […]
Ontario Preparing People for Careers in the Auto and Advanced Manufacturing Sectors
Office of the Premier August 31st, 2020 TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing $9.3 million in 11 training projects to help approximately 2,000 students and job seekers prepare for auto and advanced manufacturing careers. The funding will support projects from a range of organizations, including auto manufacturers, industry associations, training providers and public universities and colleges. […]
Applications open for the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP)
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade August 18, 2020 Toronto — The Ontario government is launching the next round of applications for the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP). An important part of the government’s Driving Prosperity auto plan, the $10-million O-AMP provides auto parts companies with funding to invest in new technologies and support innovation in […]
APMA Reveals Project Arrow Finalists: 3 Finalists selected from across Canada
Toronto, ON. Today, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association revealed the 3 Finalists for the much-anticipated Project Arrow Design Competition. A diverse group of jurists includes global leaders in automotive design, some of Canada’s most respected automotive champions, alternative propulsion advocates and influential cultural creators selected the following submissions: Sea to Sky Electric’s E-Nova – submitted […]
Parts makers plan all-Canadian zero-emissions concept vehicle
Greg Layson, Automotive News Canada January 8, 2020 Canadian auto suppliers aim to build and unveil by 2022 a zero-emissions concept car made entirely of parts and software sourced at home. Project Arrow is intended to highlight Canadian auto ingenuity, engineering, design and manufacturing. Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, said the […]
APMA launches all-Canadian Concept Vehicle, Project Arrow at CES 2020
TORONTO, ON (January 7, 2020) – On the first day of CES 2020 in Las Vegas, the APMA announced the launch of its first, original, full-build, Concept Vehicle, named Project Arrow. An all-Canadian effort, it will be designed, engineered and built by our world-class automotive supply sector and post-secondary institutions. Answering the Prime Minister’s call […]
Canadian Pavilion at Auto Expo 2020 – Components Show, February 6-8, 2020 in New Delhi, India
APMA, along with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, and various provincial governments will organize a Canadian Pavilion at Auto Expo 2020 – Components Show, February 6-8, 2020 in New Delhi, India. A Trade Mission component will also be developed shortly that will visit with several leading OEMs and Tier I Suppliers in India. Who should […]
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Dear Members, Canada, its largest trading partner, the United States and Mexico have agreed to the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada) Trade Agreement to replace the existing NAFTA.This is the first trade deal between major auto producing nations since the original NAFTA that sees the Regional Value Content (RVC) for automotive production go up in the region. […]
