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  • OVIN’s Regional Future Workforce Program to connect Ontario’s Automotive and Mobility Sectors with the Next Generation of Talent

    The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network’s (OVIN) newest initiative will help to bridge the gap between students and the automotive and mobility sectors. Today, as part of the Talent Sourcing & Attraction objective outlined in its Talent Strategy and Roadmap, OVIN has launched the Regional Future Workforce (RFW) Program. The program is a key part of Ontario’s Driving Prosperity auto plan, which is helping to equip workers with the skills they need to secure rewarding, high-paying jobs in the auto sector and broader supply chain.

  • R&D Partnership Fund – Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (C/AV) & Smart Mobility: Stream 2

    The R&D Partnership Fund – C/AV and Smart Mobility – Stream 2 Program supports projects related to the development, testing, validation, and demonstration of connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) and smart mobility technologies

  • New Talent Strategy & Roadmap Aims to Strengthen Ontario’s Automotive and Mobility Sector, with a focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

    The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) is continuing to strengthen and grow Ontario’s automotive and mobility sector, while responding to the needs of its labour force.

  • Toward a Green Mobility Future: Drivers for Growth and Ontario’s Strengths

    As Ontario looks to transition to a more sustainable future, the province is working diligently on leveraging its resources to accelerate EV development and adoption in the province. This report also sheds light on the major strengths of Ontario as a global leader and partner toward reaching a green mobility future. Thanks to these numerous strengths, the world has been eyeing the province as a leading jurisdiction to partner with, learn from, and in which to establish businesses.

  • Barrier-Free Mobility with General Motors Canada

    Explore the future of barrier-free mobility with Ontario’s Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) and General Motors (GM) Canada.

  • Accessible Mobility – Towards a Zero-Barrier Mobility

    AVIN and General Motors (GM) Canada are inviting post-secondary students currently enrolled at an Ontario institution to participate in Accessible Mobility: Towards a Zero-Barrier Mobility Pitch-Off Competition. This challenge provides […]

  • Reuters Mobility 2021

    Reuters Events Mobility 2021 A sustainable and connected blueprint for zero emission mobility Reuters Events Mobility connects the leading federal, state city and transit leadership with the C-Suite in transit and mobility from largest technology, infrastructure, OEM and energy companies on the planet. Run over three days Reuters Events Mobility is built upon three core themes: Digitalization, Sustainability and the Smart City. In exploring each, we will set benchmarks and partnerships that define the future of our transport networks, inspire a decade of action and prepare the sector for connected, sustainable and zero emission transport. Join us to identify the business models, infrastructural requirements and public/private partnerships that finance mobility projects, reduce emissions, and enable the safe and equitable movement of people, goods, and services.

  • Technology, Jobs, and the Automotive and Smart Mobility Industry in Ontario

    The automotive industry is quickly transforming to include increasingly advanced and exciting technologies such as vehicle, manufacturing, and smart mobility technologies. 

  • eLeapPower – Powering e-Mobility

    eLeapPower (founded in 2016 as Havelaar Canada), together with the University of Toronto’s Electric Vehicle Centre (UTEV), collaborated with the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), the Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) program, Chery Automotive Commercial Vehicle and Opus One Solutions to produce a game-changing wireless charging technology for autonomous vehicles.

  • Work Integrated Learning: A snapshot on programs, benefits and opportunities for the automotive and mobility sector

    Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities can bring significant benefits to both students and employers and help build a strong talent pipeline for the sector. In this insights piece, we provide a snapshot of these benefits, the different types of WIL opportunities, and the programs and initiatives that currently exist to support talent development through the adoption of WIL opportunities at the provincial and federal levels. We also highlight future opportunities to proliferate WIL programs across Ontario’s automotive and mobility sector.

  • The Future of Smart Mobility – Transformed by Canadian Automotive Innovation

    The future not only looks electric for the Canadian automotive industry, but also promises to be more connected, autonomous and shared.

  • Smart Mobility and the Future of Transportation Planning Careers

    As technological advances and new modes of mobility continue to emerge over the next decade, transportation can improve; in its safety, efficiency, affordability and overall accessibility. The evolution in mobility is resulting in changes to job structures and requirements; current and emerging. In this report, we highlight some of the trends and societal needs driving the transition in mobility offerings, how emerging technologies are responding to these trends and needs, and their influence on the future of transportation planning careers.