Introduction to the Automotive cluster in Ontario

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This powerpoint based on Ontario’s Automotive cluster. Listed below are some of thhe facts of the cluster

1. Ontario automotive cluster world’s 8th largest

2. In 2002 99% of Canadian made vehicles were made in Ontario

3. Ontario’s cluster has been annually producing 5% of the motor vehicles

4. The value of production shipment rose from $56 billion in 1991 to $99 billion in 2002

5. Close proximity Michigan-Ohio to Ontario is key to this automotive cluster

Ontario’s Automotive workers are amongst the worlds best. Vocational and college training is numerous and specialised. Toronto’s financial HUB provides a nearby source of capital and expertise.

This is a great link, because it discusses the situation of Ontario’s most successful automotive cluster. Ontario plays a major role in the Automotive industry with the most educated and highly skilled workforce. This is a growing cluster

~ by noorgias on March 22, 2008.