In a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada on August 22, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would remove all of Canada’s tariffs on imported U.S. goods covered specifically by the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). This decision will take effect start

Kia Canada announced a partnership with Variablegrid Adaptive Power Inc., a company specializing in EV energy management. Under the partnership, customers purchasing Kia EVs can choose to include the cost of the Variablegrid Energy Management System (EMS) and home charger in their financing options, streamlining the

In a statement issued from the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada on August 21, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade and economic issues between the two countries. The two leaders discussed trade challenges, opportunities, and shared priorities in “produ

On August 21, PowerCo awarded two major construction contracts for its electric vehicle (EV) battery gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
PowerCo will partner with the Steelcon Group of Companies for the structural steel work on the gigafactory, while Magil Construction Canada will develop the foundations of t

On August 20, 2025, QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, launched the QNX Operating System for Safety 8.0 (QOS 8.0) for the development of safety- and security-critical embedded systems across various applications including the automotive, industrial, and robotics markets.
QOS 8.0 is pre-certified, ready-to-deploy

Brigade Electronics is backing Canada’s proposed Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for heavy vehicles and is preparing to support its deployment through equipment trials and technical collaboration. Modeled after London’s DVS, the Canadian draft introduces a vision-based safety rating system that incorporates camera monit

Nova Bus announced that it was awarded a contract to provide 120 LFSe+ electric city buses for Calgary Transit, complementing its current fleet of CNG and diesel buses. Production of the LFSe+ buses for Calgary Transit is expected to begin in 2027 at Nova Bus’s manufacturing plants in St-Eustache, Quebec and St-Franc

VVDN Technologies has acquired GGS Engineering Services to strengthen its automotive engineering research and development capabilities in the U.S. and Canada. The deal combines VVDN’s embedded systems and manufacturing expertise with GGS’s strengths in mechanical design, simulation, and virtual manufacturing. The int

Linamar generated CAD 177.6 million in free cash flow for Q2 2025, an increase of CAD 110.5 million year-over-year. Its liquidity also strengthened to CAD 1.9 billion, up 46.7%. The company launched a share buyback, repurchasing 1.1 million shares this year (1.8 million since November 2024), while maintaining its qua

Canada is increasing its shift to cleaner transportation with over CAD 25 million in funding for 33 projects that expand electric vehicle charging, decarbonize freight, and advance clean transport technology.
Announced in Montreal by Parliamentary Secretary Claude Guay, the investment includes CAD 9.7 million for 23

On August 11, Magna International announced that it will present advancements in sustainable materials, drivetrain technologies, energy storage systems, and ADAS at Hall B3, Booth E40, at IAA Mobility 2025, in Munich. A key focus will be on sustainable materials that meet the highest technical standards while reducin

On August 7, Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. announced the completion of the sale of certain of its subsidiaries and assets to an affiliate of Glencore Canada Corporation. The sale includes Li-Cycle’s Germany, Arizona, Alabama, New York, and Ontario Spokes; its Rochester Hub project; and its intellectual property portfolio.

On August 6, 2025, PowerCo Canada launched its first hiring campaign for its upcoming battery gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario. PowerCo looks to add hundreds of employees across a wide range of positions during this initial hiring phase, including chemists, IT professionals, engineers, and sustainability profession

On July 31, 2025, Ballard Power Systems announced its intent to launch a series of strategic realignment initiatives under its new President and CEO, Mart Neese. With this strategic realignment, Ballard aims to place itself in a stronger financial position and achieve disciplined growth.
The pillars of Ballard’s stra

Frontier Lithium Inc. has launched a second Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) for its proposed lithium conversion facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario, selecting Fluor Canada Ltd. to lead the project. By processing lithium from its own mine and external suppliers, this phase advances Frontier’s efforts to create a verti

Despite President Trump’s recent move to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, most exports from Canada and Mexico remain unaffected due to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Nearly 90% of Canadian exports and over 84% of Mexican exports to the U.S. continue to enter duty-free, shielding key supplier

On August 5, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants announced that approximately 172,000 light vehicles were sold in July, but up 6.9% from the 161,000 units in July 2024, when available inventory levels had negatively affected sales. There was also one more selling day in July this year than last, and the impacts of Cana

On July 31, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order July 31, increasing tariffs on Canadian imports to the United States to 35%, up from 25% previously. The White House said Canada has “failed to cooperate” in combating the drug crisis and retaliated against the U.S. trade actions with countertariffs on

On July 29, Magna highlighted its innovative and comprehensive interior sensing systems, designed to protect occupants and enhance the driving experience. Over the last 18 months, Magna’s interior sensing systems have either been awarded contracts or begun production on five OEM programs across North America, Europe

On July 28, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said trade negotiations with the U.S. are at an "intense phase" ahead of the August 1 deadline to reach an agreement. "[Canadians] don't deserve the uncertainty that's been thrust upon them… they want the right kind of resolution. They want a deal that makes sense for C