Canada’s world-class auto sector, skilled labour force, critical and rare earth mineral potential, innovation leadership, and ESG advantages like clean and renewable energy mean we are positioned to develop a globally competitive Zero Emission Vehicle sector. Together, we can create a Canadian champion industry that involves every region of the country, creates new, high value jobs, fosters cleantech firms and new IP and contributes significantly to Canada’s future prosperity.
Accelerate is a non-partisan and not-for-profit initiative that works with members, partners and collaborators in all sectors of the economy – industry, government, Indigenous interests, labour, and academia – to help develop the tools, relationships and investments that will build and integrate a world-class supply chain and industry for the benefit of all Canadians.
Canada is vital to U.S. economic strength and national security. As America’s largest trading partner, Canada supplies critical resources and trusted collaboration to build resilient supply chains, create jobs, and reduce reliance on nations like China.
Bilateral trade in critical minerals between Canada and the U.S. is worth $40 billion annually, with 60% of Canada’s exports heading south. Canada also exports $47 billion in vehicles and $11 billion in auto parts to the U.S. each year, supporting thousands of jobs in states like Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
