



Manufacturing Sector Profile

A traditional strength, advanced manufacturing in the region remains competitive through high-tech advances and the presence of some of the world’s most innovative auto parts suppliers
Manufacturing BROCHURE
Automotive & EV
The region is home to a thriving automotive technology cluster, serving as the base for one of Canada’s largest automotive manufacturers, Honda of Canada Mfg.
Defence and Security
Simcoe County is home to a cluster of globally competitive businesses offering leading-edge technologies, products, and services for land-based, naval, aerospace, and joint forces military units.

Our Growing Manufacturing Sector
Access to
Markets
Located just north of the Greater Toronto Area, our location is unbeatable.
130M
People within a one-day drive
5
Provincial highways facilitating transport
Labour
Force
Our talent is skilled, ready & interested in manufacturing
23,000
Manufacturing employees make up 14% of the labour force
49.6%
Forecasted population growth by 2041
Research & Development
Harness the power of R&D partnerships with our leading institutions
100
Skilled trade graduates each year from the Barrie Campus of Georgian College
$30M
Investment in Georgian College’s Peter B. Moore Advanced Technology Centre

