Asahi Kasei breaks ground on electric vehicle battery separator plant in Port Colborne
Asahi Kasei breaks ground on Canada’s first EV battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ontario
Project Arrow, the first, all-Canadian, zero-emissions connected vehicle, designed and built in Ontario
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With a robust supply chain, a wealth of critical minerals and a talent pool of experts, Ontario's automotive manufacturing legacy spans over 100 years.
Ontario is leading the way in the EV transition, leveraging its leadership in technology development and AI and is the only subnational jurisdiction in North America to have five major automotive assemblers: Ford, General Motors, Honda, Stellantis and Toyota. In 2023, Volkswagen Group-owned battery company PowerCo chose Ontario to build its first battery cell factory in North America.
Build the cars of the future here, in Ontario.
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Global Production
In 2022, Ontario was the number two automotive producer in the world next to Michigan building over 1.2 million vehicles.
With 14 border crossings into the US and 15 trade agreements, Ontario manufacturers supply cars all over the world.
A new wave of vehicles
Ontario has seen massive investments by industry leaders in the EV sector.
Magna
$471M to expand Ontario EV operations with new Brampton plant and five upgraded facilities
Goodyear
Goodyear Canada Inc. invests more than $575M in Ontario to scale EV and all-terrain tire production
ArcelorMittal Dofasco
$1.8B to invest in clean steelmaking technology to support the automotive sector
Ford
$1.8B to retool the Oakville Assembly Complex into a global hub for battery electric vehicle production
General Motors
$2B to transform and update all GM Ontario manufacturing and R&D facilities
Umicore
$2.8B to build a first-of-its-kind industrial-scale cathode and precursor materials manufacturing plant
Stellantis
$3.6B to upgrade its assembly plants and build low-emission vehicles
NextStar Energy Inc.
$5B to build a facility in Windsor to manufacture batteries
Volkswagen
$7B to establish a new EV battery manufacturing facility
Honda
$16.4B to build next-generation vehicles
A new wave of vehicles
Ontario has seen massive proposed investments by industry leaders in the EV sector.
$44 billion in new auto investments
$401M, which includes investments through the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP), Regional Development Programs and more.
$471M to expand Ontario EV operations with new Brampton plant and five upgraded facilities
Goodyear Canada Inc. invests more than $575M in Ontario to scale EV and all-terrain tire production
$1.8B to invest in clean steelmaking technology to support the automotive sector
$1.8B to retool the Oakville Assembly Complex into a global hub for battery electric vehicle production
$2B to transform and update all GM Ontario manufacturing and R&D facilities
$2.8B to build a first-of-its-kind industrial-scale cathode and precursor materials manufacturing plant
$3.6B to upgrade its assembly plants and build low-emission vehicles
$5B to build a facility in Windsor to manufacture batteries
$7B to establish a new EV battery manufacturing facility
$16.4B to build next-generation vehicles
Magna’s roots in Ontario run deep, and we are excited about opening a new facility dedicated to a strategic electrification product. The Brampton facility, coupled with investment and growth in five existing [regional] Ontario facilities, allows Magna to keep up with customer demands across several product areas. We are excited to bring new business, more investment and additional jobs to Ontario.
Eric Wilds
CHIEF SALES AND MARKETING OFFICER MAGNA
Ontario has been a great place for Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc. to settle and build. With the growing focus on the hybrid and EV industry in Canada, and our opportunity to strengthen the supply chain, Ontario is a fantastic location to be close to borders for export, with space and opportunity to continue growing.
Yasushi Harada
President of Mitsui High- tec (Canada), Inc.
Asahi Kasei: Cementing Ontario’s EV leadership with first-in-Canada battery separator plant
Watch this behind-the-scenes case study of Asahi Kasei building Canada’s first EV battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ontario.
Hanon Systems invests $155 million to build Ontario’s first-of-its-kind EV parts facility
Invest Ontario is supporting Hanon Systems’ $155 million investment in Woodbridge, Ontario to produce cutting-edge e-compressors for EVs
Goodyear Canada Inc. invests more than $575 million in Ontario to scale EV and all-terrain tire production
Invest Ontario is supporting Goodyear’s more than $575 million expansion in Napanee, Ontario to produce EV and all-terrain tires
Asahi Kasei chooses Ontario to build Canada’s first EV battery separator plant
Asahi Kasei to build Canada’s first EV battery separator plant in Port Colborne, Ontario
Honda to Build Canada’s First Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Supply Chain, Creating Thousands of New Jobs in Ontario
Honda will build an innovative and world-class electric vehicle assembly plant – the first of its kind for Honda Motor Co. Ltd. – as well as a new stand-alone battery manufacturing plant at Honda’s facilities in Alliston, Ontario.
Your Future in Ontario: A Roadmap for Innovation and Collaboration at the Heart of North American Markets
In his feature article, Minister Fedeli sets out how Ontario is working proactively across industry sectors as forward-looking companies position for long-term growth in an economy shaped by technological disruption and the need for environmental sustainability.
DIE WELT - Börsen-Podcast: Investing in Ontario’s Auto Sector
In an interview with DIE WELT journalist Laurin Meyer, Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade discusses the province’s plans to become a world-leading green industry site.
After years of decline, the auto industry in [Ontario], Canada is making a comeback
In the final installment of his two-outlet mini-series, National Public Radio’s HJ Mai reports on Ontario’s transition towards electric vehicles and building on Canada’s automotive legacy.
AutoMobil Podcast – Ontario, Canada: A location for the German car industry?
In the first of a two-outlet mini-series, HJ joins the AutoMobil podcast to discuss why the German auto industry should be considering Ontario for future investments.
Ontario and Michigan Partnering on Cross-Border Transportation Technologies
Ontario and Michigan partnering on cross-border transportation technologies. Projects will help people and goods move safely and efficiently across the border by land, air and water.
Ontario, Canada, invests in Windsor electric vehicle battery Innovation Lab
Ontario, Canada, invests in Windsor electric vehicle battery innovation lab. Project will strengthen province as a hub for tomorrow’s EV.
Ontario, Canada, launches flagship initiative to lead development of EV and smart transportation technologies
Ontario launches flagship initiative to lead development of EV and smart transportation technologies.
Ontario, Canada, boosting electric vehicle charging availability
Ontario, Canada, boosting electric vehicle charging availability. Partnership building Electric vehicle chargers at all ONroute locations.
Ontario, Canada, stakes its claim to compete for future auto sector investments
Phase 2 of Driving Prosperity plan will grow Ontario’s auto sector and secure new investments in electric vehicles and battery manufacturing
Ontario, Canada, secures another game-changing auto investment
Landmark investment from Honda Canada secures thousands of jobs and moves Ontario one step closer to becoming a North American hub for building the cars of the future
Ontario, Canada, secures largest auto investment in province’s history
LG Energy Solution and Stellantis investing in Ontario, Canada, for province’s first large-scale EV battery manufacturing plant.
Major Investments Secure Automotive Manufacturing Futures for Windsor and Brampton
Ontario is quickly becoming a leader in developing and building the car of the future by attracting a $3.6 billion investment from Stellantis in the automaker's Windsor and Brampton plants.
Ontario, Canada, secures another milestone auto investment
General Motors of Canada’s investment in Oshawa and Ingersoll plants secures Ontario’s place as a North American automotive hub.
Canada’s first all-electric vehicle manufacturing facility opens in Ontario
With support from the province, GM Canada has transformed its CAMI manufacturing plant into an all-EV manufacturing facility, the first of its kind in Canada.
Ontario attracts economic opportunities with Trade Mission to India
The Ontario government has concluded a successful trade mission to India to strengthen relationships with economic partners and attract new investments in key sectors.
Canada and Ontario welcome historic investment from Volkswagen
Earlier today, Volkswagen, Europe’s largest automaker, announced that its subsidiary PowerCo will establish an EV battery manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
Magna expands Ontario EV operations with new Brampton plant and five upgraded facilities
Invest Ontario is supporting Magna's $471 million expansion across six different locations in Ontario, expected to create more than 1,000 new jobs by 2027.
First all-Canadian, zero-emission concept vehicle designed in Ontario unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show
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 the global stage.
Volkswagen’s new Electric Vehicle Battery Plant will create thousands of new jobs
The plant, Volkswagen’s largest to date, will create up to 3,000 direct jobs and up to 30,000 indirect jobs. Once complete in 2027, the plant will produce batteries for up to one million electric vehicles per year, bolstering Canada’s domestic battery manufacturing capacity to meet the demand for electric vehicles now and into the future.
Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc. expands Ontario’s EV manufacturing capacity with $102.3 million investment
Discover Ontario's booming electric vehicles sector with Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc.’s transformative $102.3 million investment Brantford Ontario, creating 104 jobs.
Dana Canada Corporation grows production capacity in Ontario with investment to expand EV technologies
Dana Canada Corporation’s investment will create 105 jobs in Cambridge and Oakville and grow their manufacturing capacity.