Making it in Ontario

A Modernized Strategy to Transform Manufacturing in Ontario


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A new report on the current state of manufacturing in Ontario reveals that, compared to ten years ago, the sector is doing better in some ways, and worse in others. The conclusion is that now more than ever, we need a strategy to guide the industry to new heights. In this episode of 'Making it in Ontario,' hosts Michelle Samson and Brendan Sweeney offer a first look at Trillium’s proposed strategy, which is founded on rethinking our approach to investment incentives, talent and workforce development, and technology and automation.

  • 00:16 Fall Event Season Recap (So Far) and Upcoming Events
  • 02:11 Trillium at 10 Report Overview
  • 03:34 How the Manufacturing Sector Has Changed in the Last 10 Years
  • 06:15 A New Strategy for Manufacturing
  • 07:07 Three Goals/Indicators to Focus On
  • 08:05 Three New Approaches to Get There
  • 09:12 Investment Incentives
  • 13:57 Talent and Workforce Development
  • 18:37 Technology and Automation
  • 23:33 Accessing the Strategy Report

Highlighted Report

  • Trillium at 10 Report trilliummfg.ca/initiatives/news/trillium_at_10/

Highlighted Events

  • November 4, 2024 - Simcoe County Manufacturers Forum in Alliston edcns.ca/north-simcoe-events/manufacturers-forum
  • November 6-7, 2024 - Ontario Craft Brewers Conference in Hamilton, Ontario ontariocraftbrewers.com/conference
  • November 19-20, 2024 - CME's North American Manufacturing Conference in Ottawa, Ontario cme-mec.ca/connection/2024-north-american-manufacturing-conference

Find Out More about Trillium

  • Trillium website: trilliummfg.ca
  • Trillium GIS: trilliumgis.ca
  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfg
  • X/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfg
  • Instagram: instagram.com/trilliummfg
  • Facebook: facebook.com/trilliummfg
  • Old ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-past

About the Making it in Ontario Podcast

Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future.

This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is produced by Storied Places Media.

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Making it in OntarioBy Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing