General Motors of Canada has detailed research and development activities in Canada that started in 2009 and stretch to 2016, at a cost of US$850m.
The automaker said it was committing to further leverage Canada’s expertise in strategic and important technologies by expanding activities in light-weighting materials, mechatronics, software and communications.
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GM has also enhanced supplier partnerships on R&D to drive innovation through the supply chain and increase automotive R&D capacity in Canada.
Commitments include:
• Investing in new streams of advanced technology research at the Canadian Engineering Centre, positioning the Oshawa-based facility as an integral part of GM’s global engineering and R&D networks;
• Enhancing partnerships with automotive suppliers that strengthen innovation and competitiveness in the Canadian supplier base, including new co-development projects and greater opportunities for start-ups to access funding through GM Ventures; and
• Continuing to develop formal technology linkages among Canadian universities, institutes, supplier and manufacturers in key technology areas that are aligned with Canadian R&D clusters and GM’s priorities.
