OAKVILLE, ON—Ford Motor Co. of Canada is adding more than 1,000 hourly jobs at its assembly plant here in preparation for the launch of the 2015 Ford Edge crossover utility vehicle.
OTTAWA, ON—Canada’s manufacturing sector is poised for a true recovery after spending the last eight years in survival mode, according to a new report from consulting firm KPMG.
NEWMARKET, ON—Magna International Inc. will create 75 new jobs with a $1.5-million expansion of its assembly plant here. The facility produces electronic control modules for automotive roof systems.
TORONTO—A decision by Chrysler Canada to commit to bringing a new minivan assembly line to Windsor, ON, was greeted with caution Tuesday, as the auto giant said it was no longer looking to the federal and Ontario governments for funding.
OAKVILLE, ON—Ford will spend between $675 million and $725 million to retool its assembly plant here. The Canadian and Ontario governments will contribute approximately $135 million to the effort, which will secure the facility’s 3,000 jobs into the next decade.
WATERLOO, ON—Onward Manufacturing’s assembly plant here was evacuated Friday after a worker who was fired allegedly returned to the building and starting pouring gasoline.