The Future of the Canadian Manufacturing Industry

Canada is a manufacturing powerhouse with a bright future. Though Canadian manufacturing fell about 7% between 2002 and 2012, it has mounted a robust recovery since the Great Recession and shows signs of continuing. The outlook for those willing to seize new opportunities is strong.

Some of the top manufacturing sectors in Canada include:

• Food products ($95.7 billion in 2015)
• Motor vehicles ($93.5 billion)
• Coal and petroleum ($59.5 billion)
• Chemical products ($48.6 billion)

Canadian Automotive Manufacturing is an Engine of Growth

Canada's automotive industry is experiencing rapid growth, benefiting from a wide variety of export markets. Total auto exports grew 13% from 2014 to 2015.

As the epicenter of Canada’s auto industry, Ontario stands to gain the most from the expansion. Ontario is currently home to:

• Five auto assemblers
• 700 parts suppliers
• Over 500 tool, die, and mold makers

Ontario alone generated $73 billion in vehicles and parts in 2014, with its plants pumping out almost 16% of all the new vehicles produced in North America during the last five years.

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As automation becomes more efficient and cost-effective, automotive and other heavy manufacturing industries stand to capture greater ROI from technology investments. Aggressive implementation of new solutions could lead to unprecedented economies of scale.

Canadian Manufacturing Attracts Leaders of Today and Tomorrow

Total manufacturing sales in Canada topped $610 billion in 2015, signaling robust productivity as the overall economic picture improves. Although energy manufacturing faces challenging years ahead, non-petroleum manufacturing reached a record $550 billion for 2015.

1.7 million Canadians are now employed in manufacturing, 10% of the nation’s total workforce. What’s more, average manufacturing salaries are 13% higher than elsewhere in the economy, with ample opportunities for college-educated technicians and leaders.

Continued Competitiveness Hinges on Innovation

About 20% of all Canadian jobs are dependent on exports, including manufacturing exports. To achieve greater productivity and profit, enterprises of all sizes will surely look to automation.

Automation allows enterprises to reduce payroll and focus recruitment on high-level tasks. It also conveys powerful supply chain advantages that can positively influence margins worldwide.

Machine vision is essential to much of this technology, and will only grow in importance.

Professionals can learn more by attending the Canadian Machine Vision Conference.