Honda Canada on Canada’s Biggest Manufacturing Investment (Yet)

Making it in Ontario

In this episode, Jean Marc Leclerc, President and CEO of Honda Canada, discusses Honda's recent announcement of the largest manufacturing investment in Canada's history, focusing on electrification, sustainability, and innovation. Additionally, Jean Marc shares insights on workforce development, leadership during crises, and the importance of partnerships and collaborations. The episode concludes with a segment in French, highlighting Honda's efforts to attract young Franco-Ontarians to the manufacturing sector.

Dans cet épisode, Jean-Marc Leclerc, président et chef de la direction de Honda Canada, revient sur la récente annonce de Honda concernant le plus grand investissement manufacturier de l'histoire du Canada, axé sur l'électrification, la durabilité et l'innovation. Jean-Marc partage également sa vision pour attirer et retenir les talents, le rôle du leadership en temps de crise, et l'importance des partenariats et collaborations. L'épisode se termine par un segment en français, mettant en vedette les efforts de Honda pour attirer la prochaine génération de Franco-Ontariens dans le secteur manufacturier.

• 00:17 Teaser: What’s Coming up on Making it in Ontario
• 04:19 This Week's Guest: Jean Marc Leclerc of Honda Canada
• 05:05 Honda’s Speaking Circuit: Key Messages
• 08:22 Jean Marc's Career Journey
• 10:32 Leadership During Crises
• 16:21 Starting Hybrid Production in Alliston
• 17:40 Why Alliston for Canada’s Largest Manufacturing Investment
• 20:42 Why Greenfield Rather Than Retooling
• 22:51 Building a Circular Supply Chain
• 24:18 Workforce and Career Opportunities at Honda
• 29:14 Honda's Long-Term Strategy and Partnerships
• 35:33 Discussion en français avec Jean Marc Leclerc and Denise Deschenes-McKay

Highlighted Event

• November 19-20, 2024 - CME's North American Manufacturing Conference in Ottawa, Ontario cme-mec.ca/connection/2024-north-american-manufacturing-conference

Find out More about Honda Canada

• Honda Canada Website: hondacanada.ca
• Careers at Honda Canada: honda.ca/en/careers

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About the Making it in Ontario Podcast

Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future.

This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is produced by Storied Places Media.