Ontario’s Auto Mayors’ caucus gathered in Stratford lately to debate the way forward for Ontario’s automotive sector.
Forty-five municipal leaders and trade representatives met on the Tom Patterson Theatre on November 1 to deal with a number of the trade’s most urgent points, together with commerce coverage impacts and alternatives introduced by electrical automobile (EV) enlargement.
Stratford Mayor Martin Ritsma welcomed attendees, highlighting town’s deep-rooted connection to the automotive trade.
“It was a privilege for Stratford to host this meeting, especially as the first city outside the GTA to do so. With record-breaking attendance, this gathering underscores Stratford’s commitment to supporting the automotive industry and fostering partnerships that drive innovation across Ontario,” he mentioned.
Two keynote audio system headlined the occasion: Ford Canada CEO Bev Goodman, who mentioned the potential affect of the upcoming United States-Mexico-Canada Settlement (USMCA) assessment on the Canadian auto trade, and Brent Hinson, CFO of PowerCo, Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary, who highlighted the corporate’s landmark $7 billion EV funding in St. Thomas.
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae spoke on the provincial authorities’s dedication to fostering development in Ontario’s automotive sector, stressing the significance of expert labour growth and provide chain stability to draw extra investments. The Ontario Auto Mayors are set to satisfy once more in 2025 in Guelph.
