As U.S. tariffs and global economic uncertainty continue to threaten Ontario jobs and businesses, Doug Ford and our Ontario PC team are taking action to protect auto workers, attract new investment and strengthen our province’s economy.
Our plan to protect Ontario is delivering results.
As part of a new $8.7 billion trade action plan announced in partnership with the federal government, Ontario is taking further steps to strengthen our automotive industry, protect good-paying jobs and ensure our province remains a competitive destination for manufacturing investment.
A key part of the plan includes a combined $2.5 billion investment over two years to help manufacturers modernize equipment, upgrade production lines and strengthen their operations. The plan will also establish a Canada-Ontario Automotive Task Force to support the industry and help secure its long-term future.
And we’re already seeing results.
Earlier this week, Honda Canada announced an $867 million investment to retool its manufacturing facilities in Alliston and bring engine production back to Ontario.
Supported by up to $156 million from the Ontario government, this investment will:
- Protect more than 4,000 auto workers in Alliston, along with over 30,000 indirect jobs.
- Support more than 50 local suppliers.
- Help produce approximately 400,000 Ontario-made vehicles each year.
- Strengthen Ontario’s position as a leader in North American auto manufacturing.
Honda’s decision is another strong vote of confidence in Ontario’s skilled workers, reliable supply chains and competitive business environment.
Since 2020, Ontario has attracted tens of billions of dollars in new automotive and battery supply chain investments. In 2025 alone, more than 1.2 million vehicles were built right here in our province.
But with U.S. tariffs continuing to threaten our economy, we cannot afford to stand still.
Under Doug Ford’s leadership, our Ontario PC team will continue cutting red tape, lowering taxes, strengthening domestic manufacturing and opening new markets for Ontario-made products.
Our plan is about protecting Ontario workers, securing good-paying jobs and building a stronger, more competitive and self-reliant economy.
We will keep fighting to protect Ontario’s automotive industry and ensure our workers and businesses have every opportunity to succeed, now and for generations to come.