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  • Driving Towards a Secure Future: Automotive Cyber Security in Ontario

    Cyber attacks are becoming increasingly pervasive as everyday processes and products are digitalized. In the automotive industry, cyber security is gaining increased focus as vehicles—which can now feature more lines of code than a 747 jet—become increasingly complex and digital. Organizations across Ontario are playing a leading role in the development of cyber security solutions. Ongoing projects at world-class automotive cyber security research labs and partnerships between the private sector and academia are facilitating Ontario-made cyber security innovations. With these strengths and its thriving automotive sector, Ontario is uniquely positioned to continue pioneering advances in automotive cyber security. Read the Executive Summary or download the full report.

  • How Ontario Tech is supporting Ontario’s innovative electric vehicle and mobility sector and developing the next generation of talent

    The use of virtual reality across all industry sectors brings more interactivity, flexibility and connectivity to work, without compromising the sense of presence. VR is driving widespread changes to allow companies to leverage their digital assets and improve processes such as prototyping, reviewing design, product development, training and promotion of products and services.

  • Content Partnerships Program

    OVIN’s Content Partnerships Program is designed to connect industry, academia, and learners across the province to a central online learning platform with Ontario-made micro-credentials. The content developed through the Content Partnerships Program will be hosted on OVIN’s Upskilling Platform, which is currently in development, and will be a demonstration of what Ontario is capable of when it comes to automotive and mobility upskilling training. This platform will be free to use for the members of Ontario’s automotive and mobility workforce. 

  • Ontario Building the Auto Manufacturing Workforce of the Future

    The RFW program aims to bridge the gap between students, of all ages, and the auto industry, while also focusing on reducing the stigma associated with careers in the skilled trades. Non-profit organizations, school boards and post-secondary institutions will receive up to $500,000 each to lead eight-month-long automotive-focused programs to at least 500 students. Each program is designed to address the unique needs of the region and the ages of the students. Programs can range from play-based learning for young children, to manufacturing, robotics, and mining workshops for older students.

  • Ontario Building the Auto Manufacturing Workforce of the Future

    The Ontario government is investing nearly $6 million to support 14 innovative projects to connect the next generation of workers to the province’s growing auto sector.

  • OVIN Advisory Committee

    OVIN is accelerating the development and commercialization of next generation electric, connected and autonomous vehicle and mobility technologies. Our Advisory Committee is comprised of leading experts in this space. Their role is to guide, inform and support OVIN’s work to drive the future of Ontario’s automotive and mobility sector. 

  • Invest WindsorEssex partners with Virtualware to accelerate VR CAVE capabilities for the automobility sector

    The use of virtual reality across all industry sectors brings more interactivity, flexibility and connectivity to work, without compromising the sense of presence. VR is driving widespread changes to allow companies to leverage their digital assets and improve processes such as prototyping, reviewing design, product development, training and promotion of products and services.

  • Connecting the Dots for Cross-Border Automotive and Smart Mobility Strategies

    The cross-border movement of people and goods is a key driver of economic growth. Canada’s ports of entry play a major role in cross-border movement, facilitating both international trade and tourism. As trends towards globalization continue and advances in transportation encourage movement, effective cross-border processes and infrastructure will be increasingly important for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. Read the Executive Summary or download the full report.

  • OCI Partnership Helping to Accelerate Equity in the Auto Sector

    Accelerate Auto’s mission is to advance career opportunities for Black people in the auto industry while tackling the systemic racism that is hampering progress. Their work involves actively promoting the automotive and mobility industry to Black talent in high schools and post-secondary schools, collaborating with educational institutions, connecting students to scholarships and mentorship opportunities, advocating for greater equity in the sector to industry groups and employers and more.

  • NORCAT and Partners Unite to Improve Safety, Productivity, and Sustainability in the Global Mining Industry

    NORCAT, the global leader in skilled labour training and development and innovation services, together with their technology partners, are excited to announce the launch of the Mining Technology Innovation Challenge, a Canada-wide competition for innovators to create 5G applications to enhance safety, productivity and operational improvements in the global mining industry.

  • A Snapshot of Skills, Talent & Workforce Development: Vehicle Electrification

    As the automotive and parts manufacturing industry transitions to the low-carbon economy and embraces advanced digital and automation technologies, a workforce with a broader mix of skills, training and experience will be required. Some of these emerging skills in the electrification value chain include digital skills, knowledge of advanced manufacturing, software development for vehicle electronics, and battery design. Additionally, skills related to battery and charging technologies, along with EV and infrastructure maintenance, and repair skills are expected to be high in demand. In addition to this technical knowledge, non-technical skills and abilities, such as communication skills, leadership, motivation, a learning mindset, and problem-solving skills will all be differentiating factors for the labour pool.

  • Goods Movement in Ontario: Now and in the Future

    This report presents an overview of Ontario’s goods movement industry with a focus on road transportation. It examines the current state of some of the key elements of the goods movement sector, including policies, infrastructure investments, and pilot programs. The report concludes by identifying some opportunities to build upon Ontario’s successes in road transportation. Read the Executive Summary or download the full report.