Of the 169 former factories examined, those located within the boundaries of the City of Toronto are most likely to have been — or will soon be — converted into housing or multi-purpose developments that include housing. Those outside of Toronto are more likely to be used for commercial, warehousing, and logistics purposes. 

Jockeying for position as a hub for electric vehicle and battery manufacturing, the Ontario government has officially launched a $56.4-million auto initiative to support small and medium-sized industry players, and give researchers the resources required to scale-up.

The annual Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) Conference is set to resume as an in-person event Dec. 7, a move the organization’s head says is an important step towards a return to normal.

The Canadian division of Tokyo-based global manufacturer THK says it will spend $27 million to expand a plant in Tillsonburg, Ont., and add automated machining and assembly centres. The project is expected to add 65 jobs in Tillsonburg and another 35 at a THK plant in St. Catharines, Ont. The company said the plants will supply steering and linkage components for upcoming projects at Toyota and Ford.