Ontario auto-parts maker Linamar announced a $1.1B investment to expand four factories in Guelph, Salford, Welland, and Windsor. The project, subsidized by $169.4M from the federal Strategic Innovation Fund and $100M from Ontario, will create 2,300 jobs and enhance Canada’s EV supply chain.
Linamar’s facilities will focus on producing eAxle systems for electric and hybrid vehicles and launching a semiconductor packaging project. Chair Linda Hasenfratz warned that potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian auto parts could devastate the industry. The investment underscores Linamar’s commitment to innovation despite geopolitical challenges.
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