Mapping the Canadian Automotive Manufacturing Industry
Since 2011, the Automotive Policy Research Centre (APRC) has been maintaining a comprehensive database that tracks vehicle assemblers, parts suppliers, research and development facilities, industry organizations, and key stakeholders in the Canadian automotive manufacturing sector. This database provides a detailed mapping of these entities along with information on employment, production capabilities and supply chain relationships. With over 1,400 facilities, the APRC automotive database is one of the most extensive resources available for understanding the landscape of Canada’s automotive manufacturing industry.
What Our Database Covers
Our database includes in-depth information on:
Vehicle Production Facilities – Covering automakers and OEMs involved in vehicle assembly, including manufacturing plants for light-duty passenger vehicles, as well as heavy-duty trucks and buses.
Parts Suppliers Across the Automotive Supply Chain – Listing manufacturers of components such as:
- Engine and Engine Parts
- Steering, Suspension & Brakes
- Interior & Exterior Parts
- Electrical Components, Electronics & Software
- Seating
- Plastic, Rubber & Glass
- HVAC Systems
- Metal Components and Fabrication
- Tooling & Production Technologies
Research & Development Facilities – Organizations developing automotive technologies in the sector such as electric vehicle and battery technologies, autonomous and connected vehicle systems and manufacturing processes. This category includes privately owned corporate R&D labs, government-owned research centres, and university or college-affiliated labs across Canada.
Industry Organizations – Trade associations and other key stakeholders.
For each facility, our database provides detailed information, including:
- Plant Name & Division
- Parent Organization & Ownership Type
- Nationality of Ownership
- Geographic Location
- Employment Trends (Current and Historical)
- Products Manufactured & Production Processes
- Supply Chain Relationship
- NAICS Codes
- Major Industry Changes
Applications of the Database
Our database serves as a vital tool for:
Industry and Sub-Industry Profiling – Providing insights at the national, provincial, and regional levels of the automotive manufacturing industry, its sub-industries, and other supplying industries.
Economic & Supply Chain Analysis – Validating economic model results, and performing supply chain analysis.
Monitoring Industry Changes – Keeping up with transformations in the sector, including the impact of EVs, autonomous technologies, and evolving supply chains.
Accessing Our Data
While this database is not publicly available online, we welcome inquiries from any organizations, researchers and industry professionals interested in leveraging our data for analysis. If you would like to learn more or request access to specific data insights, please contact us at [email protected]
Sample of APRC Database Output
