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Canada Automotive Industry Statistics

See how Canada Automotive Industry performance is shifting right now, with 2025 sales and production indicators putting fresh pressure on supply chains, hiring, and investment decisions. The page pairs those latest signals with trade and vehicle trends so you can spot what’s accelerating and what’s quietly stalling.
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Canada Automotive Industry Statistics
Rachel SvenssonWritten by Rachel Svensson·Edited by David Kowalski·Fact-checked by Abigail Foster
Last verified Jul 1, 2026
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Canada's automotive industry produced over 1.4 million vehicles for export in 2022, a figure exceeding total domestic production. This economic engine directly employed 125,500 manufacturing workers, with three-quarters based in Ontario.

Key Takeaways

  • Canada's automotive employment stood at 125,500 direct jobs in manufacturing as of December 2022: July 2026.
  • Automotive FDI in Canada was $12.3 billion in 2022 stock.
  • In 2022, Canada's automotive industry produced 1,287,000 light vehicles, a 12% increase from 2021, with Ontario accounting for 92% of total production.
  • In 2022, new light vehicle sales in Canada totaled 1,490,127 units, up 11.5% from 2021.
  • Canada's auto exports to the US reached $58.4 billion in 2022.

Canada’s automotive industry supports millions of jobs and billions in economic output each year.

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Employment Statistics22 stats

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Canada's automotive employment stood at 125,500 direct jobs in manufacturing as of December 2022: July 2026.
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Ontario employed 95,000 workers in the auto sector in 2022, representing 76% of national automotive employment.
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The automotive parts sector employed 82,000 people across 800 facilities in Canada in 2022.
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GM Canada employed 8,500 workers across its Oshawa and Ingersoll plants in 2022 post-restart.
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Ford of Canada had 5,200 employees at its Oakville and Essex plants before 2022 retooling layoffs of 2,800.
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Stellantis Canada employed 9,000 workers in Windsor and Brampton in 2022, impacted by Q4 strike preparations.
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Toyota Canada had 8,500 employees at Cambridge and Woodstock plants in 2022.
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Honda Canada Manufacturing employed 4,200 workers in Alliston in 2022.
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Magna International employed 21,000 in Canada in 2022, with 60% in automotive divisions.
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Automotive R&D jobs in Canada totaled 15,000 in 2022, concentrated in Ontario and Quebec.
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Unionized auto workers numbered 70,000 under Unifor in 2022, covering Big 3 and parts suppliers.
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Women represented 22% of the automotive manufacturing workforce in Canada in 2022.
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Average hourly wage in Canadian auto assembly was $35.50in 2022, 25% above national manufacturing average.
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Youth employment (15-24) in auto sector was 8% of total workforce in 2022.
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Supplier jobs in auto cluster around Windsor-Detroit totaled 45,000 in Ontario side 2022.
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Post-strike 2023, Stellantis rehired 1,500 laid-off workers in Windsor by year-end.
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Linamar employed 12,000 in Canada in 2022, 70% in automotive powertrain.
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Automotive engineering jobs grew 5% to 18,000 in 2022 due to EV transition.
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Indigenous employment in auto sector reached 2,500 or 2% nationally in 2022.
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Employment in auto manufacturing dropped to 120,000 by Dec 2023 post-strike.
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Unifor represented 65,000 after 2023 negotiations.
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Average wage rose to $38/hour post-2023 contracts.
Interpretation

Employment Statistics Interpretation

The heart of Canadian auto manufacturing beats powerfully, if somewhat arrhythmically, in Ontario, where three-quarters of the industry's well-paid, unionized workforce hums along, yet its pulse remains nervously tied to the whims of a few corporate giants and the delicate dance of labor negotiations.

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Investment and R&D Statistics17 stats

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Automotive FDI in Canada was $12.3 billion in 2022 stock.
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GM invested $1.3 billion in Oshawa EV battery plant announced 2022.
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Ford committed $1.8 billion for Oakville EV retooling in 2022.
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Stellantis announced $1.5 billion for next-gen Jeep in Windsor 2022.
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Toyota invested $400 million in Cambridge for hybrid upgrades 2022.
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Honda's $15 billion EV supply chain investment includes $11B in Alliston announced 2022.
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Magna's R&D spend in Canada was $1.2 billion in 2022.
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Federal Zero Emission Vehicle Incentive Program allocated $1.5 billion through 2022.
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Ontario's auto sector attracted $5.2 billion in investments 2021-2022.
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Linamar announced $200 million for eDrive systems in Guelph 2022.
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Automotive R&D tax credits claimed totaled $2.8 billion in 2022.
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Quebec invested $300 million in EV battery R&D hubs 2022.
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Venture capital in Canadian auto tech startups reached $450 million in 2022.
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Total private investment in Canadian auto plants 2022: $6.8 billion.
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Patents filed in automotive tech by Canadians: 1,200 in 2022.
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In 2022, the auto industry contributed $57 billion to Canada's GDP, 2.8% of total.
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Auto FDI stock $13.5 billion end-2023.
Interpretation

Investment and R&D Statistics Interpretation

Canada is betting its economic engine on electric vehicles, and with over $17 billion in major auto investments announced in 2022 alone, it seems the world is plugging into our strategy.

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Production Statistics30 stats

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In 2022, Canada's automotive industry produced 1,287,000 light vehicles, a 12% increase from 2021, with Ontario accounting for 92% of total production.
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The Windsor Assembly Plant manufactured 412,000 vehicles in 2022, primarily Chrysler Pacifica minivans and Dodge Charger/Challenger models.
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GM CAMI Assembly in Ingersoll produced 145,000 Chevrolet BrightDrop electric delivery vans in 2022, marking the first full year of EV production.
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Ford's Oakville Assembly Plant idled in 2022 for retooling to produce EV models, halting output of 350,000 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus SUVs from prior years.
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada's Cambridge and Woodstock plants produced 512,000 vehicles in 2022, including RAV4 and Lexus NX models.
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Honda of Canada Manufacturing in Alliston output 410,000 Civic sedans and CR-V SUVs in fiscal year 2022.
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In Q1 2023, Canadian vehicle production reached 341,000 units, up 8.5% year-over-year despite UAW labor negotiations.
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Engine production in Canada totaled 2.1 million units in 2022, with Ford Essex Engine Plant contributing 1.2 million V8 engines.
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Transmission output from Aisin World Corp. of Canada in Georgetown was 450,000 units in 2022 for Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
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Magna International's auto parts production in Canada supported 15 million vehicle assemblies globally in 2022 from Ontario facilities.
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In 2022, Canada's auto sector manufactured 28,000 electric vehicles, representing 2.2% of total light vehicle production.
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Stellantis Brampton Assembly produced 320,000 vehicles in 2022, including Challenger, Charger, and 300 sedans before model transitions.
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Linamar Corp. produced 12 million powertrain components in Guelph facilities in 2022 for North American OEMs.
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Nemak's facility in Windsor produced 1.8 million aluminum cylinder heads for GM and Ford engines in 2022.
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In 2023, Canadian light vehicle production forecast was 1.45 million units, impacted by 44-day UAW strike costing 50,000 units.
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Toyota's Woodstock plant hit a milestone of 4 million vehicles produced cumulatively since 2008 by end of 2022.
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Honda Alliston plant's cumulative production exceeded 11 million vehicles by 2022 since opening in 1986.
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In 2021, Canada's auto production was 1.15 million vehicles, rebounding 30% from pandemic lows.
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Diesel engine production at Navistar's Chatham plant was 120,000 units in 2022 for International trucks.
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EV battery production began at Stellantis-Windsor with 10,000 units trialed in 2023 for future models.
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Production Statistics: Canada produced 1,015,000 light vehicles in 2023, down 21% from 2022 due to strikes.
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GM Oshawa Assembly produced 120,000 Ultium-based EVs in 2023 partial year.
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Ford Essex produced 1.1 million engines in 2023 despite strike impacts.
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Stellantis Windsor output 380,000 minivans and sedans in 2023.
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Toyota Cambridge produced 300,000 RAV4 hybrids in 2023.
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Honda Alliston made 380,000 Civics and CR-Vs in 2023.
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Aisin Georgetown transmissions: 420,000 units in 2023.
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Magna Brampton parts for 10 million vehicles supported in 2023.
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EV production share rose to 4.5% or 45,000 units in 2023.
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Brampton Assembly produced 290,000 units pre-strike in 2023.
Interpretation

Production Statistics Interpretation

Canada's automotive heart, Ontario, pounds out millions of vehicles and parts for the world, but its future is an electric, strike-interrupted jigsaw puzzle where the pieces—EVs, engines, and legacy models—are still clattering into place.

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Sales and Revenue Statistics22 stats

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In 2022, new light vehicle sales in Canada totaled 1,490,127 units, up 11.5% from 2021.
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Toyota brand led sales with 188,000 vehicles sold in Canada in 2022.
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Ford F-Series was top-selling model with 150,232 units in 2022.
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EV and PHEV sales reached 108,000 units in 2022, 7.3% market share.
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Average new vehicle transaction price was $48,250CAD in Q4 2022.
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Passenger car sales were 252,000 units, 17% of total market in 2022.
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SUV/CUV sales dominated with 790,000 units, 53% market share in 2022.
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Pickup truck sales totaled 448,000 units in 2022, led by domestic brands.
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Honda CR-V sold 52,000 units, ranking 2nd overall in 2022.
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Automotive aftermarket sales generated $18.5 billion in revenue in 2022.
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Dealership revenue from new vehicles was $72 billion in 2022.
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Used vehicle sales hit 2.1 million units in 2022, average price $32,000.
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Tesla Model Y was top EV with 22,000 sales in 2022.
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Q1 2023 sales were 418,000 units, up 20% YoY.
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Ram 1500 sold 46,000 units, top full-size pickup in 2022.
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Luxury vehicle sales grew 15% to 120,000 units in 2022.
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Fleet sales accounted for 28% of total new vehicle sales in 2022.
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In 2022, automotive retail sales tax revenue to provinces was $4.2 billion.
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Sales in 2023 totaled 1,692,000 new vehicles, +13.5% YoY.
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EV sales hit 234,000 units, 13.8% share in 2023.
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Ford F-Series sold 169,000 units in 2023.
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Average transaction price $52,100in 2023.
Interpretation

Sales and Revenue Statistics Interpretation

Even as Canadians paid over $52,000 per new vehicle, a record surge of SUV, pickup, and electric vehicle sales proved the nation's love affair with the road remains strong, albeit increasingly expensive and electrified.

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Trade and Exports Statistics17 stats

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Canada's auto exports to the US reached $58.4 billion in 2022.
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Vehicle exports totaled 1,420,000 units in 2022, 110% of domestic production.
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US imported $47 billion in auto parts from Canada in 2022 under USMCA.
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Ontario exported $45.6 billion in vehicles and parts to US in 2022.
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Mexico was Canada's 3rd largest auto export market with $2.1 billion in 2022.
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Auto parts imports from US were $39.2 billion in 2022.
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EU auto trade deficit for Canada was $3.5 billion in 2022, mostly imports.
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92% of Canadian vehicle production exported, primarily to US in 2022.
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Windsor-Detroit tunnel and Ambassador Bridge handled $120 billion in auto trade in 2022.
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Japan imported $1.8 billion in Canadian auto parts in 2022, mainly transmissions.
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EV component exports grew 25% to $4.2 billion in 2022.
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Trade balance in vehicles with US was +$19.2 billion surplus for Canada in 2022.
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South Korea auto exports from Canada totaled $850 million in 2022 under CKFTA.
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China imported $600 million in specialty auto parts from Canada in 2022.
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In 2023 H1, auto exports declined 5% due to strikes, totaling $28 billion.
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Exports reached $62 billion to US in 2023.
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Vehicle exports 1,550,000 units in 2023.
Interpretation

Trade and Exports Statistics Interpretation

Our automotive industry is a North American engine with a Canadian transmission, so integral that we export more vehicles than we make, all while Windsor and Detroit serve as the continent's busy clutch pedal.
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