Category: Reports

Driven by an overarching vision to develop and implement state-of-the-art cleaner and more efficient mobility solutions at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels, Transport Canada (TC), in partnership with Area X.O operated by Invest Ottawa, launched an on-road electric Low Speed Automated Shuttle (LSAS) trial in Ontario. It builds on anchor support from the Government of Ontario through the Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN) and founding industry partners over the last two years. This insights piece is developed as part of AVIN’s technology spotlight insights series. It provides a snapshot of the LSAS trial and highlights its key findings. *Revised on May 11, 2021

As technological advances and new modes of mobility continue to emerge over the next decade, transportation can improve; in its safety, efficiency, affordability and overall accessibility. The evolution in mobility is resulting in changes to job structures and requirements; current and emerging. In this report, we highlight some of the trends and societal needs driving the transition in mobility offerings, how emerging technologies are responding to these trends and needs, and their influence on the future of transportation planning careers.

In this report, we touch upon the various forces driving the use of smart mobility in the agriculture industry. We also focus on delineating the various forms and types of smart mobility technologies that are part of the technological transformation we see increasingly in agricultural fields and farms. We complement the discussion by highlighting some of the major developments and opportunities experienced worldwide in the context of smart mobility for agriculture use.

The fast-paced development of connected and autonomous vehicles (C/AVs) requires a new generation of diverse talent with a broader mix of skills, training and experience to research, design, test and deliver prototypes and solutions. Driven by insights from industry executives and primary research on labour market data, this booklet highlights some of the technical knowledge areas and tools as well as non-technical skills and abilities that are currently in-demand or forecasted to be in-demand for the C/AV industry.

In this report, we focus on highlighting how technological changes, labour market dynamics and the impact of the pandemic can influence and reshape occupations and in-demand skills in the automotive and mobility sector. We also discuss key opportunities to support the resilience and adaptability of the automotive and mobility sector’s workforce of tomorrow.

Smart mobility solutions will bring great opportunities to cities and their residents. From improving efficiency and safety, and optimizing freight operations to reducing adverse impacts on the environment and enhancing the quality of life, cities can reap countless benefits in the short and long terms.

In order to ensure Ontario remains competitive in the global ecosystem, AVIN has conducted an in-depth analysis of Ontario’s automotive and mobility ecosystem. This analysis highlights the province’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities for national and global leadership.

This report delineates the various trends driving change in how goods move. It also focuses on discussing the major transformations that we are seeing in all industries related to goods movement including logistics, freight, trucking, warehousing, and last-mile delivery. Furthermore, it highlights some of the substantial opportunities that are brought to the industry players and consumers by these various transformations.

This report discusses the major transformations that have started to reshape the present and future of public and private transit.

This report presents recovery insights that can help companies navigate the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlights some of the economic support programs offered by the Governments of Ontario and Canada to assist businesses counter the economic impacts of COVID-19. The report also discusses some of the opportunities that have been brought by and for the auto and mobility sector in Ontario and worldwide amid the pandemic.

This report focuses on delineating the workforce skills needed in the future mobility era as well as tactical solutions to fill the talent gaps.

This report focuses on drawing attention to the anticipated shifts in mobility-linked sectors and prepare for these transformations.