Federal government partners with Siemens Canada for R&D centre in Oakville, Ont.

OTTAWA — The Government of Canada is partnering with Siemens Canada to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Centre for Battery Production in Oakville, Ontario. This centre will focus on research and development aimed at advancing battery efficiency and production methods.

“Canada is a world leader in battery manufacturing, including here at home in Oakville. Thanks to our skilled workforce and our access to global markets, Siemens is choosing Canada for its research and development centre. This is great news for innovators and for our community,” said Anita Anand, innovation minister.

This project will foster collaboration between academia, industry leaders and researchers to accelerate battery innovations.

“The establishment of a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Centre for Battery Production in Canada will help advance Canada’s national battery and EV ecosystem and will foster collaboration with higher education institutions and battery manufacturers to innovate production in the industry. With investment from Siemens and the support of the federal government, this initiative will not only enhance Canada’s competitiveness in the global battery market but also contribute to the country’s economic growth,” said Faisal Kazi, president and CEO, Siemens Canada.