On November 13, 2026, the Canadian and Ontario governments joined Honda in announcing an 867 million dollar manufacturing overhaul in Alliston, Ontario.
Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced a 313 million dollar investment from the Strategic Response Fund to support the project. The Ontario government is contributing 156 million dollars to the initiative, according to [canada.ca].
The funding supports the production of the next-generation Honda Civic and Honda CR-V models. The upgrade modernizes manufacturing technologies and increases the production of electrified vehicles.
The project maintains more than 4,000 jobs at the facility and supports an annual output of up to 400,000 vehicles.
The federal investment operates under the [stratégie automobile du Canada], which aims to protect manufacturing jobs and build an electrified future. Federal officials said that the automotive sector remains a cornerstone of the national economy. The funding aligns with measures outlined in the [Budget de 2026 : Maîtres chez nous] to support long-term productivity and economic growth.
In a separate federal funding cycle reported by [chairs-chaires.gc.ca], the government invested 140 million dollars to fund 182 new and renewed research chairs. That research funding includes over 4.6 million dollars from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to support equipment and infrastructure across 16 establishments.
The research initiative spans health sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and humanities through three federal granting agencies.
The 2019-1 research chair cohort comprises 52.6 percent women, 5.2 percent people with disabilities, 6.9 percent Indigenous peoples, and 26.6 percent visible minorities, according to [chairs-chaires.gc.ca].
Meanwhile, the Honda manufacturing project in Alliston includes dedicated professional training and skills development for plant employees.
The Alliston assembly plant continues its transition toward sustainable vehicle production while maintaining its core workforce.
* Total project cost: 867 million dollars for Honda Canada.
* Federal contribution: 313 million dollars via the Strategic Response Fund.
* Provincial contribution: 156 million dollars from the Government of Ontario.
* Production target: Up to 400,000 vehicles per year.
* Employment impact: Maintains more than 4,000 jobs.
The modernized facility will support the production of the next generations of the Honda Civic and Honda CR-V, with an increased focus on electrified models.
The federal government contributes 313 million dollars, and the Ontario government adds 156 million dollars to the 867 million dollar project.
The governments and Honda announced the funding agreement on November 13, 2026.
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