Advanced Manufacturing
Building
the future
Canada is a stable, high-performing market where advanced manufacturing thrives. With the lowest marginal effective tax rate on new business investments in the G7, manufacturers in Canada are driving innovation in next-generation technologies and processes. From bold ideas to precision-engineered products, Canadian manufacturers are shaping the future across aerospace and defence, automotive, robotics and semiconductors.
Global companies with bold ambitions can benefit from one of the world’s strongest R&D ecosystems, backed by $58.6B in annual R&D investment and the collaboration of industry, academia and government to accelerate innovation. Canada boasts the world’s most educated workforce, providing distinct competitive advantages. With 1.8 million skilled manufacturing workers and deep expertise in AI, automation, engineering, systems integration and machine vision, Canadian manufacturing workers give global companies with bold ambitions a competitive edge.
Combined with supportive government policies and a business environment built for growth, Canada offers a clear path to long-term success.
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Canadian leadership in advanced manufacturing
Aerospace and defence
Canada is a global leader in aerospace and defence production – from aviation technologies to advanced military and intelligence systems. Major global companies like Marshall Group and Safran choose to operate in Canada for its deep talent pool and a robust research ecosystem.
Across the sector, Canada has the expertise and infrastructure to ensure long-term growth.
Automotive
Canada’s automotive sector blends history, expertise, scale and global reach. As the top manufacturing export industry, it’s a magnet for global companies such as Honda and Toyota.
Thanks to a combination of publicly funded research and testing facilities and partnerships with innovative private companies, Canada is advancing sustainable transportation. It’s a prime destination for EV, next-gen transit solutions and autonomous vehicle companies.
EV battery supply chain
Canada’s lithium-ion battery supply chain is ranked #2 in the world. The country has the critical minerals needed for electric vehicles – and offers unmatched infrastructure and talent. Canada is home to some of the world’s top manufacturers that are producing electric vehicles and buses, including Volkswagen, Green Motor Power Company and Nova Bus.
Investors benefit from responsibly sourced minerals and one of the world’s cleanest electricity grids.
Semiconductors
Canada is a leading hub for semiconductor manufacturing and a strategic choice for expansion. The industry fuels innovation in computing, communications and advanced manufacturing. Global companies such as IBM have chosen to operate in Canada to expand their advanced packaging capabilities, reinforcing the country’s role in next-gen chip design.
Global companies with bold ambitions benefit from a secure supply chain that reduces risk and supports sustainable growth in a stable, business-friendly environment.
Chemicals
Chemical manufacturers in Canada produce essential products for industries worldwide. All five of the world’s largest chemical companies have major operations in Canada. Since 2015, the industry has expanded by 48%, reaching $77 billion in output in 2024.
Chemical manufacturers choose Canada for its abundant natural resources, technical expertise and competitive operating costs. Approximately 40% of national production is concentrated in Ontario.
In Alberta, Dow’s Path2Zero project, the world’s first zero-emissions ethylene cracker and derivatives site, will offer advanced chemical manufacturing capabilities with 15% lower capital intensity.
Why choose Canada
Deep technical expertise, from AI to automation
One of the best R&D environments in the world, with collaboration between industry, research centres and world-leading universities
The lowest overall tax rate on new business investment in the G7
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