CTMA president Louis Jahn brings industry concerns directly to Federal Minister
CTMA president Louis Jahn, recently met with Minister Evan Solomon, to raise several pressing issues affecting the industry. CTMA photo CTMA president, Louis Jahn of Jahn Engineering, recently met with Evan Solomon, Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) in Windsor, where the Minister was announcing Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) funding for local companies. Several CTMA member companies have benefited from the program. Prior to the official announcement, Minister Solomon held a private meeting with a small group that included Louis Jahn, Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens, representatives from the Windsor-Essex Regional
CTMA advocates for Canadian tooling & machining industry
The CTMA is concerned about the recent announcement allowing vehicles manufactured in China to enter the Canadian market. While much of the public conversation has focused on finished vehicles, the implications extend far beyond assembly and sales. Canada’s tooling, machining, and advanced manufacturing sector underpins the automotive supply chain. Many CTMA member companies design, build, and maintain the tooling, moulds, dies, and machinery required to support domestic production. These companies employ highly skilled workers, invest locally, and contribute to Canada’s long-term industrial competitiveness. Policy decisions that significantly increase exposure to heavily subsidized foreign production risk weakening domestic supply chains,
CTMA attends Manufacturing Day at Queen’s Park
CTMA Attends Manufacturing Day at Queen's Park The CTMA recently met with Ministers and MPPs during Manufacturing Day in Queen’s Park on Dec. 7, 2022, to discuss how government and industry can work together to drive investment in manufacturing and grow the sector. CTMA president, Chris Hergott; Ray Buxton, government relations chair; and Robert Cattle, executive director, met with Charmaine Williams, Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity; Hon. Monte McNaughton, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development; Premier Doug Ford, and many other Ministers and MPPs, to raise awareness for issues affecting CTMA members and