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  • 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.

  • Ontario reinforces commitment to Communitech, University of Waterloo and Waterloo Regions’s transportation community through OVIN

    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.

  • First All-Canadian, Zero-Emission Concept Vehicle Designed in Ontario Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show

    Project Arrow, the first, all-Canadian, zero-emission connected vehicle, designed and built in Ontario, was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, one of the largest and most influential technology events in the world. Project Arrow makes use of Ontario’s complete end-to-end automotive supply chain and demonstrates the province’s world-class automotive capabilities and innovation on a global stage.

  • Ontario investments in Regional Technology and Development sites across the province

    The Government of Ontario announced an investment of $18 million through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) toward the province’s seven Regional Technology and Development Sites (RTDS).

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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.

  • Regional Future Workforce Program

    Increasing interest in career pathways in the automotive and mobility industry and to equip participants with the relevant skills needed to succeed in careers within the sector.

  • Introduction to Critical Minerals: Ontario’s Unique Position

    The strength of Ontario’s mining sector is matched by that of its automotive sector. With proven track records in both mining and auto manufacturing, an “open for business attitude,” and a highly skilled workforce, Ontario is poised to be a key player in the clean energy transition. Ontario is uniquely positioned to develop a thriving end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) value chain that stretches from critical mineral extraction, processing, and refining to battery production, use, repurposing, and recycling. This report presents an overview of critical minerals, highlights their role in EV batteries, and examines Ontario’s existing strengths in the EV battery supply chain, while identifying opportunities for Ontario to secure its role as a global leader in all stages of the EV battery lifecycle. Read the Executive Summary

  • Survey: Help Ontario update the Goods and Service Manual

    The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT) has created a questionnaire to collect your input on the latest terminology from the automotive supply chain. The terms you share will be used to update the Goods and Services Manual which assists applicants in compiling the statements of goods or services required to file a Canadian trademark application.

  • Eastern Ontario Joins Province’s EV Revolution with Game-Changing Battery Materials Manufacturing Investment

    KINGSTON — Umicore plans to make a $1.5 billion investment to build a first of its kind industrial scale cathode and precursor materials manufacturing plant, in eastern Ontario. This investment would support Ontario’s vision of building an end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) supply chain in the province and becoming a North American hub for building the cars of the future. Building the facility will provide employment for around 1,000 people in the construction phase and employment for several hundred in operations.

  • Acerta Analytics to Develop Machine Learning Models to Predict Nissan Vehicle Maintenance Needs, with Support from the Government of Ontario Through OVIN

    Acerta Analytics Solutions Inc. — the Ontario-based company whose machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI) solutions turn complex product data into actionable insights for customers in the automotive and transportation industries — has partnered with Nissan thanks to support from the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN).

  • Future of Cities Call for Solutions

    Communitech and the Future of Cities 2022 partners have teamed up with 20+ municipalities from across Canada to identify the top challenges faced by our cities. Now, we’re looking for homegrown tech companies that can deliver solutions to one or more of the issues. If you are a Canadian tech company with a solution relevant to the challenges below, apply today.