• "The automotive manufacturing sector is Canada's largest industrial employer."
• Canada's auto industry is more than 100 years old.
• In producing over 2.5 million light-duty vehicles annually, Ontario is the leading jurisdiction for auto production in North America and is the 10th largest globally.
• 550 plus original automotive parts manufacturers.
• Each of  the 50,000 assembly jobs provides 7-10 spin off jobs (the highest ratio of any manufacturing industry sector).
• Tax revenues from the auto industry to all levels of government in Canada total over $10 billion annually.
• Since 2002, Canadian vehicle assemblers and parts manufacturers have invested over $10 billion in production and research and development.
• Canada's auto industry exports 85% of all production - roughly $75 billion annually; every $1 million in exports creates and sustains 5 jobs.
• With an average annual salary of $72,000, auto workers pay an average of $22,480 in federal and provincial taxes.
• Canadian companies are global leaders in R&D on light-weight materials, alternative fuel technologies and occupant safety.
• One 1987 model year car produces the same emissions as 37 new cars.  There are over 1 million 1987 model year or older cars on Canadian roads.

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