Toyota Canada on Electrification, Labour Markets, and Strategy

Making it in Ontario

This episode features an in-depth discussion with Scott Mackenzie, Director of Corporate and External Affairs at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada. We cover a lot of ground, including his take on how the automotive industry in Ontario has changed over the past 25 years, Toyota's approach to electrification, a glimpse inside Toyota's battery plants in North Carolina and Japan, the automotive industry labour market, and a manufacturing strategy for Ontario.

• 00:16 Upcoming Trillium Events and Reports
• 02:55 Introducing Scott Mackenzie of Toyota
• 05:16 US and Canadian Election Impacts on Trade
• 10:34 Demand for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
• 15:06 Challenges and Future of EV Infrastructure
• 22:20 Impact of Electrification on the Industry and Supply Base
• 27:27 What People Need to Know About Battery Plants
• 31:21 Labour Market and Recruitment Challenges
• 37:09 Strategic Vision for Ontario's Manufacturing
• 43:42 Collaboration with Suppliers and Government

Highlighted Events

• October 23, 2024 - Emerging Technologies in Automation in Windsor, ON emergingtechnologies.ca
• October 24, 2024 - Downsview Aerospace Innovation and Research Hub’s DAIR To Innovate dairhub.com/dair-to-innovate-2024-register
• October 25, 2024 - Ontario West Municipal Conference in Chatham, Ontario reg.eventmobi.com/OWMC
• November 6-7, 2024 - Ontario Craft Brewers Conference in Hamilton, Ontario https://ontariocraftbrewers.com/conference/

Upcoming Reports

• October 18, 2024: Trillium and NGen Productivity report
• October 25, 2024: Trillium at Ten report

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About the Making it in Ontario Podcast

Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future.

This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It’s hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.