This report explores the role of Canada’s mining industry in supporting the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). It focuses on the domestic production of six key minerals—lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, iron, and copper—used in EV batteries. The report outlines Canada’s current mining capabilities, economic contributions, and trade dynamics while highlighting the potential for a domestic battery supply chain.
Between 2019 and 2023, Canada’s automotive manufacturing industry experienced significant disruptions driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply chain issues, and rapid advancements in electric vehicle (EV) technology. These factors led to changes in production, employment, and trade, but also catalyzed transformative investments in EV production and battery manufacturing. This report examines key industry statistics, provides an analysis of trends, and highlights key investments.
Canada’s automotive manufacturing industry is transitioning to electric vehicle (EV) and battery production, driving significant changes in workforce skills and training needs. This report analyzes evolving skill requirements, highlights transferable skills, and identifies knowledge gaps to prepare workers for the demands of zero-emissions manufacturing.
This report aims to explore the implications of EV adoption within the automotive service, repair and aftermarket industries. As the demands for components and services change, new technologies may potentially affect the activities of businesses by altering the products and processes which these businesses have operated on. The report explores the potential disruption to businesses engaged in automotive repair and maintenance, parts dealing and manufacturers in industries providing support to them.
Canada’s automotive manufacturing sector’s shift to electric vehicle (EV) production offers opportunities to expand supply chains and boost economic growth, while posing challenges such as managing the decline of internal combustion engine production and ensuring a just transition for affected workers. This report analyzes the economic and labour market impacts of this transition from 2025 to 2040 through three scenarios, projecting outcomes ranging from modest to significant growth in output and jobs for the automotive manufacturing sector, as well as the Canadian economy.
Canada Report: Canada’s transition to decarbonization is transforming the automotive manufacturing sector, shifting production from internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs) to electric vehicles (EVs). This report examines labour market impacts on 68 occupations across 49 industries from 2025 to 2040, highlighting recruitment gaps as a key measure of supply and demand, with pressures varying by occupation and phase of the transition.
The APRC conducts and disseminates research on the role of public policy in supporting Canada’s globally competitive automotive industry.
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