Seven Mill for Support: Ontario invests in training for auto manufacturing workers
Etobicoke, Ontario — The Ontario government is investing $7 million to deliver training and paid job placements in the automotive manufacturing sector for up to 800 people from underrepresented groups. The project, led by the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA), will help develop a new talent pipeline to reinvigorate a sector with an aging workforce […]
Project Arrow appoints Aston Martin’s Fraser Dunn as chief engineer
Toronto, Ontario — Chief engineer of special projects for Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., Fraser Dunn is joining the Project Arrow team, which is currently developing the first Canadian-made, zero-emission, autonomous vehicle. Dunn will be the project’s chief engineer. At the U.K.-based sports car manufacturer, Dunn worked on vehicles such as the Vulcan and Valkyrie Hypercar. […]
Vaccine Co-op: Manufacturers want to aid in vaccine rollout, hope to secure some shots for employees
Toronto, Ontario — Mere hours after a multitude of manufacturing organizations called on provincial regulators to allow for paid time off for employees to get vaccinated, Ontario Premier Doug Ford instituted a provincewide stay-at-home order. During his Wednesday afternoon press conference, Ford said that vaccinations would be available for anyone over 18 in hot spots […]
AMP-ing up Ontario: Ontario gov. invests $10 million into auto sector innovation program
Toronto, Ontario — The provincial government has announced that they are pumping $10 million into the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) to help give a kickstart to Canada’s recovering automotive supply chain. “The strength, innovation and quality of our automotive supply chain has been essential in attracting almost $6 billion in new vehicle assembly investments […]
EV/AV Report: March 29, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, Project Arrow meets it’s virtual twin that the APMA plans to use through the prototyping phase, Volkswagen reveals the ID.Buzz microbus as the its first full AV and the government of British Columbia helps support a Canadian electric heavy trucks company. Pixelated Production The […]
Quivering with Anticipation: Project Arrow set to give update on RFD process on Thursday
Toronto, Ontario – Following a request for proposals (RFD) issued at CES 2021 in January, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) has an update regarding the current status of Project Arrow, the country’s first fully domestically-designed emissions-free vehicle. The APMA is set to deliver the update online via a webinar that will be open to […]
In-Cyber Insights: Most shops underprepared for cyberattacks, according to new report from APMA
Toronto, Ontario – A new report from the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) is reminding collision shop owners that adequate cybersecurity measures are no longer optional in today’s automotive environment. “Cyber has many faces in today’s automotive industry and poses significant risks if left unchecked,” said Flavio Volpe, APMA president. “The reality is that now, […]
Missed Connections: APMA president, Flavio Volpe warns of ‘vaccination gap’ forming between Canada, U.S.
Windsor, Ontario – The Automobile Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA) is warning Washington D.C. about an impending “vaccination gap” expected to occur between Canada and the U.S. in coming months, according to a report from the Windsor Star. Flavio Volpe, APMA president, is concerned about the implications of the U.S. reaching their national vaccination target by […]
EV/AV Report: January 18, 2021
Toronto, Ontario – In this week’s electric and autonomous vehicle report, the city of Vancouver is looking for someone to run a new electric tour bus charging station, Nova Scotia receives further funding to their EV charging grid and the APMA’s Project Arrow picks up a few key partnerships. Volt City The city of Vancouver […]
Industry Investments: Invest Ontario targets auto investments from China
Toronto, Ontario — The Government of Ontario, eager to attract a new plant from automakers in China, has created an agency to act as a “one-stop-shop” for manufacturers scouting places to invest. The company, Invest Ontario, was created in July of 2020 and is viewed by the government as the “central agency for businesses to […]
