1/2 It was great to attend today's CME Ontario Division's Regional Industry Council meeting in #Windsor at the Automotive Research & Development Centre.

As #ManufacturingMonth comes to a close this week, our work to build a robust #manufacturing sector continues. Ontario's Universities & CME will continue to partner to train and build the manufacturing workforce the province needs to build a stronger Ontario. @VicFedeli David Piccini

What does today’s Fall Economic Statement mean for Ontario manufacturers? Read what CME President & CEO, Dennis A. Darby has to say: cme-mec.ca/blog/statement…. Victor Fedeli #ONPoli

"Lowering the cost of doing business is critical to safeguard Ontario’s manufacturing turnaround. With today’s bold action, Ontario helps each employer focus resources where they matter most – keeping workers safe." shares Dennis A. Darby. #ONPoli

Thank you being such a champion of manufacturing, Minister! We appreciate your time today.

Great to meet with some amazing members of the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters as we celebrate all things "Made in Ontario"!

More great conversations with Effie Triantafilopoulos and MPP Brian Riddell Cambridge at Queen’s Park today about how we can grow our #OntarioMade manufacturing sector’s footprint to new production heights. We look forward to future discussions! #ONPoli

Thank you Minister Sam Oosterhoff for your time today at Queen's Park. Ontario manufacturers appreciated getting the chance to speak to you about the importance of our sector. Looking forward to our continued conversations. #OntarioMade

I had a very productive meeting with members of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters CME-MEC CME Ontario Division and the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition during #Manufacturing Day at Queen’s Park. The CME and the Coalition represent more than 30 industry associations, more than 36,000

To remain competitive, critical investments are needed to support Ontario's universities, so that they can continue to address the province's workforce needs for #AdvMan talent, while helping to create jobs & attract investment. Read CME Ontario Division's report: ontariosuniversities.ca/news/keep-calm…

“As Ontario faces growing international threats to its economy, addressing manufacturing labour gaps & growing commercialization capacity is more needed than ever.” Read CME Ontario Division, Colleges Ontario & Ontario's Universities’s open letter urging Ontario Government to invest in PSE: ontariosuniversities.ca/news/open-lett…

Over 22,000 workers are estimated to leave the manufacturing sector every year between now and 2033. We've teamed up with Colleges Ontario and Ontario's Universities to call for investment in post-secondary education. Read our open letter: cme-mec.ca/initiatives/op…

CME applauds the province for taking decisive action in #ONBudget2025 to support manufacturers. The bold measures recognizes the critical role manufacturing plays in Ontario’s economy and its future. Read our full statement: cme-mec.ca/blog/cme-state….

This new fund to support an #OntarioMade critical mineral supply chain is great news - bringing high-value jobs to Northern Ontario. We can’t grow new industries without the skilled people to power them. Read CME's latest workforce report here: cme-mec.ca/initiatives/20….

“Having a Made in Canada approach, leveraging our intellectual property and a strong local supply network will be critical as we strengthen our competitive position as a country. We congratulate the Ontario Government and GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy on their major investment," shares Dennis A. Darby.

✅ We’re Launching our Sixth Round of the Skills Development Fund. We’re investing up to $260 million to support innovative training projects that help workers gain the necessary skills they need for good-paying, in-demand jobs in the skilled trades. This funding will help