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Canada’s automotive sector has changed. In this episode, we sit down with David Adams, President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada (GAC), to discuss a new report from the Trillium Network revealing how much Toyota, Honda, and other members of the Global Automakers of Canada are contributing to Canada’s automotive manufacturing sector, and what industry stakeholders and policymakers need to know to protect one of the country’s most important sectors during this dynamic moment in time.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:34 Report Highlights: Importance of Global Automakers
- 04:33 David Adams' Background and Role of GAC
- 09:08 Quantifying the Impact of GAC Members and Debunking Long-held Assumptions
- 12:20 Most Surprising Findings
- 13:50 Differences in Business Practices Around the World
- 18:43 Response to the Report So Far
- 21:26 What Policymakers and Industry Stakeholders Need To Know
Highlighted Report
- The Economic Contributions of Global Automakers to Canada’s Economy: globalautomakers.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025-economic-contributions-report-en.pdf
Find Out More about Global Automakers Canada
- Website: globalautomakers.ca
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/globalautomakers/
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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By Trillium Network for Advanced ManufacturingCanada’s automotive sector has changed. In this episode, we sit down with David Adams, President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada (GAC), to discuss a new report from the Trillium Network revealing how much Toyota, Honda, and other members of the Global Automakers of Canada are contributing to Canada’s automotive manufacturing sector, and what industry stakeholders and policymakers need to know to protect one of the country’s most important sectors during this dynamic moment in time.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:34 Report Highlights: Importance of Global Automakers
- 04:33 David Adams' Background and Role of GAC
- 09:08 Quantifying the Impact of GAC Members and Debunking Long-held Assumptions
- 12:20 Most Surprising Findings
- 13:50 Differences in Business Practices Around the World
- 18:43 Response to the Report So Far
- 21:26 What Policymakers and Industry Stakeholders Need To Know
Highlighted Report
- The Economic Contributions of Global Automakers to Canada’s Economy: globalautomakers.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025-economic-contributions-report-en.pdf
Find Out More about Global Automakers Canada
- Website: globalautomakers.ca
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/globalautomakers/
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.