Japanese carmakers retain Canadian footprint as U.S. scales back Ontario operations
- APMA
- Feb 9
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Eric Atkins, The Globe and Mail
February 1, 2026
A new report from the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing finds Ontario vehicle production has nearly halved since 2016, as the Detroit Three scaled back operations while Toyota Motor Corporation and Honda Motor Company now account for 77% of Canadian output. The report suggests their stability reflects a longer-term investment mindset, warning the sector’s outlook will hinge on Ottawa’s upcoming auto strategy and the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
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