Advisor Advice: Ontario appoints Skilled Trades Special Advisor to assist in development of automotive sector
Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government has announced that it is appointing Dave Cassidy, former President of Unifor Local 444, as a Skilled Trades Special Advisor (STSA) to the Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. According to a recent press release, in his new role, Cassidy will “assess the workforce needs in Ontario’s […]
Startups and Subsidies: EV/AV report, August 8
Toronto, Ontario — More rebates for electric vehicle purchases in British Columbia, a Canadian startup shows off solar panel EV upgrades and Ontario invests 5 million to train and employ 500 autoworkers. This is your weekly report on the latest in electric and autonomous vehicles. Charging Up B.C. is increasing the cap on EV rebates […]
Ontario Online: Ontario car registration process goes digital
London, Ontario – New car owners might be able to look forward to driving their new rides out of dealerships, thanks to changes in the car registration processes. Ontario’s new Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) process allows dealerships to issue license plates and registrations to customers, which the government says will “reduce the administrative burden they […]
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 […]
