Photos by Bob Benko
(TRAVERSE CITY) — The province of Ontario and the State of Michigan are working together to drive growth and increase the competitiveness of the Great Lakes auto industry.
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Michigan Governor Rick Snyder were in Traverse City on Wednesday, August 3rd to sign a Memorandum of Understanding that will promote auto industry innovation and regional competitiveness.
Ontario and Michigan are two of the leading automotive jurisdictions in North America, together accounting for more than 26 percent of vehicle production in the region.
North America’s auto industry is comprised of regional clusters in the Great Lakes, southeastern United States and Mexico. As the leaders of the Great Lakes region, Ontario and Michigan benefit from a shared and integrated supply chain, with parts and completed vehicles moving back and forth across the border.
The new MOU between Ontario and Michigan will create a working group to explore opportunities for in creased collaboration that enhance the competitiveness of both jurisdictions.
Governor Snyder commented on the signing of the Memorandum, saying, “The people of Michigan and Ontario have a longstanding partnership in many areas. Collaborating to improve the auto sector is a great use of resources that will lead to continued growth and job creation in both economies. Sharing best practices and integrating our supply chains will advance Michigan’s and Ontario’s positions as leaders in the auto industry.”
