Ontario Auto Mayors

A group of municipal leaders working to support innovation, productivity and good jobs through Canadian auto.

[Ontario Auto Mayors @automayors]

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[Michael de Adder @deAdder]

The Hill Times

[Rob Burton @MayorRobBurton]

The new strategy is a significant step forward for Canada’s auto sector. It shows that the voices of @automayors and our Caucus are being heard in shaping national auto policy. These measures will drive meaningful emissions reductions and expand EV adoption.

[Marianne Meed Ward @MariannMeedWard]

Burlington is home to a strong network of auto-supportive industries that help keep our auto sector moving. We welcome the federal government’s new auto strategy—these updates reflect the advocacy of the @AutoMayors Caucus and the importance of getting this right for communities like ours.

We look forward to continued work with our federal partners to help sustain and expand our auto industry.

[Mayor Cam Guthrie @CamGuthrie]

Nice to see the Federal Government listen to the concerns and advocacy from the @automayors group on EV issues and more! Especially while they were here in #Guelph several months ago. Thank you to @MarkJCarney and @melaniejoly for their new strategy and the positive collaboration as we protect our local workers, Canadian companies and provide incentives for Canadians:

[Ontario Auto Mayors @automayors]

Canada’s @automayors welcome the Federal Auto Strategy, reflecting changes our Caucus has advocated for. Outcomes-based targets + the reinstated EV rebate are projected to support 840,000+ new EVs.
Thank you @MarkJCarney & @melaniejoly for listening to municipalities & industry!

[Eclipse Automation @eclipseautomate]

Marc Fuentes joined the #AutoMayors Roundtable to discuss:
🤖 Scaling AI in advanced manufacturing
🏗️ Building Canada’s “AI infrastructure”
💡 Investing in innovation & talent for a competitive future

@automayors #AIAutomation #AdvancedManufacturing #CanadianIndustry

[Marianne Meed Ward @MariannMeedWard]

Burlington is home to many auto-adjacent industries that play a vital role in the automotive supply chain. Our discussions underscored how collaboration and innovation are key to advancing our position in the global automotive market amid continued uncertainty.

Thank you chair Mayor Rob Burton and Mayor Jan Liggett for hosting us in beautiful Cambridge!

[Marianne Meed Ward @MariannMeedWard]

Today, I was pleased to join fellow municipal leaders and industry partners at the Auto Mayors Caucus to discuss the future of Canada’s automotive manufacturing and supply chain.

[Cambridge Chamber @My_Chamber]

Chamber President & CEO @GregDurocher is attending the @automayors roundtable today at @TapestryHall and hearing from industry leaders as they discuss issues impacting Ontario’s auto manufacturers. Mayors from across Ontario are taking part. #autoindustry #cbridge #economy

[iPolitics @iPoliticsCA]

If we don’t act decisively to shield our auto sector from these tariff tsunamis, it won’t just falter; it will flee Canada entirely, leaving behind ghost plants and forgotten workers, writes Mayor Patrick Brown #cdnpoli #uspoli https://t.co/ULdnjQuqeY

[Global Automakers of Canada @global_auto_ca]

Global Automakers of Canada respond to PM Carney's #ZEV announcement to pause and review.

EN - https://t.co/WxJXO5vriI
FR - https://t.co/45eK6G6LvH

[Brian Kingston @bkingston]

See the @cvma_ca statement on the suspension of the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard.

[Ontario Auto Mayors @automayors]

The @automayors welcome the announcement by @MelanieJoly and @MarkJCarney to waive the 2026 model year EV sales requirements and launch a 60-day review. This course correction is essential to protect jobs, keep Canada competitive, and support the auto industry. #EVs #AutoMayors

[Ontario Auto Mayors @automayors]

The mayors call for the immediate repeal of the EV mandate “before irreversible damage is done to the auto industry, local dealerships & the communities that depend on them.”
The group urges the government to instead foster the adoption of EVs with a “market-driven” approach

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

Ontario mayors urge Ottawa to drop EV sales mandate https://t.co/33rOs9BC1T

[Brian Kingston @bkingston]

Ontario mayors urge Ottawa to drop EV sales mandate

“Self-inflicted harm through damaging and redundant regulations jeopardize jobs and investment in our communities.”

https://t.co/8bH6VwbvuT

[Brian Kingston @bkingston]

Ontario's Auto Mayors urge Prime Minister @MarkJCarney to repeal the EV mandate:

"Self inflicted harm through damaging and redundant regulations jeopardize jobs and investment in our communities."

#cdnecon #cdnpoli

[Ontario Auto Mayors @automayors]

The @AutoMayors wrote to PM @MarkJCarney urging a repeal of EVAS and a shift to a practical, market-driven ZEV strategy. We support the transition to zero-emission vehicles — in a way that benefits workers, strengthens communities, and protects Canada’s auto industry #AutoMayors

[Doug Ford @fordnation]

Today, I met with Ontario’s auto mayors to reaffirm our commitment to protect Ontario auto workers and their communities. No matter what, we’ll have their backs.

[Ontario Auto Mayors @automayors]

Premier @fordnation and Minister @RobFlackEML joined @AutoMayors and industry leaders to address tariffs and support Ontario’s auto sector in our communities. Thanks to Mayor @CamGuthrie, @LinamarCorp and @cityofguelph for hosting this vital conversation! #AutoMayors #onpoli

[Victor Fedeli @VictorFedeli]

Ontario’s auto workers are a key pillar of our economy.

In these unprecedented economic times, our government will never stop fighting to protect them and their families.

[City of Guelph @cityofguelph]

Today we hosted Premier Doug Ford, Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPs, MPPs, Mayors and industry partners at the Ontario Auto Mayors Conference.

Learn more: https://t.co/LvZXvLfc2p