Ontario Welcomes More Than $1 Billion Investment to Strengthen Automotive Supply Chain
January 28, 2025
Linamar Corporation’s expansion will create more than 2,300 new jobs across the province
The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of more than $1 billion from Linamar Corporation, a leading Ontario-based auto parts manufacturer, to expand its existing operations across the province. The investment is expected to create more than 2,300 good-paying jobs, further establishing Ontario as a leader in automotive innovation.
“Linamar’s investment marks another major milestone in the company’s ongoing success in Ontario,” said Premier Doug Ford. “At a time when we face a new administration in the White House and the potential threat of tariffs on Canadian goods, this investment will create good-paying jobs, strengthen our homegrown electric vehicle supply chain and accelerate the production of Ontario-made EVs. It will help ensure that the components needed for the cars of the future are made right here in Ontario, by Ontario workers.”
Headquartered in Guelph, Linamar’s expansion will drive the development of key components for the automotive supply chain, including powertrain solutions and technologies for hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). It will also accelerate advancements in parts manufacturing and semiconductor packaging methods for EV batteries, enhancing vehicle range, improving efficiency and reducing charging times.
As part of this investment, the company also intends to expand the production of eAxle systems — a vital component of modern electric and hybrid vehicle powertrains used in various vehicles — and support ongoing advancements in developing hydrogen fuel cell and battery storage technologies.
In support of this investment, Ontario will be providing more than $100 million in funding through Invest Ontario.
“Our government remains laser focused on positioning Ontario as a world-class jurisdiction for domestic and international companies to grow their businesses, promote innovation and build more resilient supply chains,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “Linamar’s billion-dollar investment will not only create thousands of new, good-paying jobs for Ontario workers, it will catalyze economic growth and reinforce our continued commitment to the province’s key sectors.
“We are very excited to announce this new investment program with both the Canadian Federal and Ontario Provincial Governments,” said Linda Hasenfratz, Executive Chair, Linamar Corporation.
“Linamar has long shown its commitment to innovation by investing in product design, new capabilities and manufacturing capacity to lead advancements in mobility. Linamar is focused on developing products for every type of vehicle propulsion and for systems that are propulsion agnostic in the vehicle. This partnership helps us realize that potential. The participation of both levels of government in this program is a great indication of their commitment to the Canadian automotive manufacturing sector and helps ensure Canada and Ontario can successfully position itself as an industrial leader for the production of highly advanced automobiles within a rapidly changing global automotive market.”
Ontario’s auto sector has long been an engine of economic growth, driving innovation and creating good-paying jobs and opportunities for workers across the province. Since 2020, Ontario has attracted over $46 billion in new investments from global automakers as well as key EV parts suppliers and components manufacturers.
Quick Facts
- The Federal Government of Canada is contributing up to $169.4 million towards the project through the Strategic Innovation Fund.
- Linamar Corporation has over 33,000 employees in 75 manufacturing locations, 17 research and development centres and 31 sales offices in 19 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia.
- Invest Ontario is the province’s dedicated investment attraction agency. The agency pursues major investments across key industries, including the advanced manufacturing, life sciences and technology sectors, providing expertise and services. Since its inception, Invest Ontario has announced over $4.1 billion in investments, leading to the creation of more than 4,000 good-paying jobs.
- Ontario’s auto manufacturing sector directly supports close to 100,000 direct jobs and hundreds of thousands of indirect jobs across the province. It includes over 700 parts firms, over 500 tool, die, and mold makers, and over 400 connected and autonomous vehicles companies.
- Ontario is the only place in North America where five major automakers build their vehicles, including Honda, Toyota, Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.
Quotes
“Today’s announcement highlights Canada’s skilled workforce and booming battery ecosystem. Linamar’s groundbreaking project will drive innovation in EV parts and semiconductor manufacturing. It’s a win for the economy, the environment and Canadian jobs, cementing our country’s position as a leader in the EV supply chain.”
– François-Philippe Champagne
Federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“We are seeing a great deal of opportunity in our market across a broad range of technologies. Today’s announcement helps ensure we maximize that opportunity for our employees and our community and is a great signal for the future of the automotive manufacturing sector in Ontario.”
– Jim Jarrell
CEO and President, Linamar Corporation
“Linamar’s continued growth sends a compelling message: Ontario is the place of choice for auto parts companies to pioneer cutting-edge technologies and deliver them to the vast North American market. We remain confident in the long-term potential of EVs and are committed to partnering with industry leaders and innovators to lead the charge together towards sustainable mobility.”
– Jennifer Block
Interim CEO, Invest Ontario
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