Ontario launches Job Site Challenge, set to attract international manufacturing investments
Kelly Wang, Global News November 28, 2019 The province has unveiled a new initiative aimed at identifying and promoting shovel-ready mega-sites where large manufacturers can set up shop in Ontario. Provincial officials and industry stakeholders made the announcement at Toyota Woodstock Thursday morning regarding “Canada’s first job site challenge.” They say the challenge will allow […]
Will Ontario’s 3rd economic development minister in a year be a charm for auto?
Grace Macaluso, Automotive News Canada August 07, 2019 A revolving door appears to have been installed at the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Vic Fedeli became the third minister in about a year to take over the cabinet portfolio that is of critical importance to the auto industry. The former treasurer […]
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 […]