Reports

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.

Ontario's automotive production industry employs over 160,800 workers across a wide range of occupations. These occupations cover vehicle assembly, parts manufacturing and other supporting jobs related to material, metal and electronics production. This booklet highlights some of the skills that are currently in-demand or forecasted to be in-demand by the industry. It is driven by insights from industry executives, primary research on labour market data and considering the growth and advancement of Ontario’s automotive and parts manufacturing industry. *Revised on August 4, 2021

In this report, we highlight the different types of electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure technologies. We also discuss the major benefits of adopting EVs for both the vehicle owner and the environment, and touch upon the current market dynamics of EV adoption globally and in Canada.

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.

Driven by an overarching vision to develop and implement state-of-the-art cleaner and more efficient mobility solutions at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels, Transport Canada (TC), in partnership with Area X.O operated by Invest Ottawa, launched an on-road electric Low Speed Automated Shuttle (LSAS) trial in Ontario. It builds on anchor support from the Government of Ontario through the Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) and founding industry partners over the last two years. This insights piece is developed as part of AVIN’s technology spotlight insights series. It provides a snapshot of the LSAS trial and highlights its key findings. *Revised on May 11, 2021

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.

In this report, we touch upon the various forces driving the use of smart mobility in the agriculture industry. We also focus on delineating the various forms and types of smart mobility technologies that are part of the technological transformation we see increasingly in agricultural fields and farms. We complement the discussion by highlighting some of the major developments and opportunities experienced worldwide in the context of smart mobility for agriculture use.

The fast-paced development of connected and autonomous vehicles (C/AVs) requires a new generation of diverse talent with a broader mix of skills, training and experience to research, design, test and deliver prototypes and solutions. Driven by insights from industry executives and primary research on labour market data, this booklet highlights some of the technical knowledge areas and tools as well as non-technical skills and abilities that are currently in-demand or forecasted to be in-demand for the C/AV industry.

In this report, we focus on highlighting how technological changes, labour market dynamics and the impact of the pandemic can influence and reshape occupations and in-demand skills in the automotive and mobility sector. We also discuss key opportunities to support the resilience and adaptability of the automotive and mobility sector’s workforce of tomorrow.

Smart mobility solutions will bring great opportunities to cities and their residents. From improving efficiency and safety, and optimizing freight operations to reducing adverse impacts on the environment and enhancing the quality of life, cities can reap countless benefits in the short and long terms.

In order to ensure Ontario remains competitive in the global ecosystem, AVIN has conducted an in-depth analysis of Ontario’s automotive and mobility ecosystem. This analysis highlights the province’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities for national and global leadership.

This report delineates the various trends driving change in how goods move. It also focuses on discussing the major transformations that we are seeing in all industries related to goods movement including logistics, freight, trucking, warehousing, and last-mile delivery. Furthermore, it highlights some of the substantial opportunities that are brought to the industry players and consumers by these various transformations.

This report discusses the major transformations that have started to reshape the present and future of public and private transit.

This report presents recovery insights that can help companies navigate the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights some of the economic support programs offered by the Governments of Ontario and Canada to assist businesses counter the economic impacts of COVID-19. The report also discusses some of the opportunities that have been brought by and for the auto and mobility sector in Ontario and worldwide amid the pandemic.

This report focuses on delineating the workforce skills needed in the future mobility era as well as tactical solutions to fill the talent gaps.

This report focuses on drawing attention to the anticipated shifts in mobility-linked sectors and prepare for these transformations.

Focusing on cybersecurity for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), the report identifies key areas for consideration and avenues for growth and development.

This report delineates the various applications and service domains in which CVs can be utilized beyond solely using them for safe transportation.

This report describes key industry trends in Ontario and globally, and shows how Ontario can continue to enhance its strength in the CAV sector.

This report discusses the critical concerns of data privacy, cybersecurity and data ownership in CAVs highlighting best practices and efforts being made to address these concerns.

This report discusses the various internal and external sources feeding data into CAVs in addition to different categories of data that can be gathered from CAVs.

This report describes the road infrastructure, both physical and digital, needed for accommodating CAVs and facilitating their operation.

There are several factors that distinguish Ontario as a leader in the development of connected and autonomous vehicle technology and as a hub for deploying and testing these technologies. OCE engaged KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) to provide an overview of the C/AV industry in Ontario, the results of which are contained within this report.

This specialized report provides an overview of the main connected and autonomous vehicle (C/AV) technology areas that Regional Technology Development Sites (RTDS) support.

This report provides an overview of the autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies that Ontario companies and researchers are working on, and highlights some of their main activities and contributions.

As the global pandemic spreads, mobility players need to prepare for the new world ahead.

The global auto industry is heading toward a transformation - and the wide-ranging changes are well underway. In the next five years, production of electrically powered vehicles by all major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will rapidly accelerate, as well the advancement of autonomous features.

To encourage consumer update of advanced vehicle technologies, the automotive ecosystem still has some work to do, including figuring out just who will build and pay fro electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

The new mobility ecosystem involves transporting people and food from point A to point B in different ways. And that means profound impacts on the uses - and value - of real estate: points A, B, and everything in between.

Software is transforming car capabilities but also creating development challenges for automotive players. An end-to-end approach that integrates independent software elements into a comprehensive platform can improve functionality and decrease complexity.

The aim of our advanced analytics-based congestion simulation and quantitative modelling is to inform last-mile ecosystem players’ strategy discussions through a solid fact base, to encourage public-private partnerships and to accelerate the development and implementation of effective interventions.

The autonomous vehicle combines various connected car technologies such as sensors, computers, and software which need rigorous testing to ensure conformance to safety and performance standards.

What mattered in the automotive and mobility markets in 2019, and what will dominate the space in 2020? We look closer at the autonomous, connected, electrified, and shared trends that matter.

The World Economic Forum and Deloitte Consulting set out to define how such a seamless integrated mobility system might function and help address pressing mobility challenges.

The Global Automotive Consumer Study helps inform Deloitte’s work and insights into the evolution of mobility, smart cities, connectivity, transportation, and other changes transforming the movement of people and goods.

This report presents a unifying posture to inform collaborative efforts in automated vehicles for all stakeholders and outlines past and current Federal Government efforts to address these areas of concern.

The automotive industry is preparing for a future defined by connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) technology. To reach that future, automakers are beginning the process of bottom-up reorganization known as digital transformation.

Automated driving is one of the major technological advancements that is changing how we travel and transport goods – it is reshaping the future of mobility in Europe.

This policy framework provides a set of policy principles for all jurisdictions in Canada to follow as we safely test and deploy these vehicles. This framework also focuses on policy and regulatory issues we will need to address as we prepare for a future with AV/CVs on Canadian roads.

Canada’s Safety Framework for Automated and Connected Vehicles (the Safety Framework) informs stakeholders of Transport Canada (TC)’s safety-focused approach to automated and connected vehicles (AV/CVs). It sets a stable policy direction for safely deploying AV/CVs on Canada’s public roads.

The Autonomous Vehicles Readiness Index (AVRI) is a tool to help measure 25 countries’ level of preparedness for autonomous vehicles.