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Title:
511398
Agreement Number:
511398
Agreement Value:
$102,400,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2017 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
The purpose of the project is to secure the long-term future of Ford's Windsor Engine Plant (WEP), this will establish a global Connectivity Innovation Centre to strengthen Ford's R&D presence.
Organization:
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Expected Results:

This project will reinforce Ford's R&D and manufacturing presence in Canada as well as create and maintain roughly 800 full-time positions. The establishment of the global Connectivity Innovation Centre will create new engineering positions, alongside a large R&D program that secures continuing automotive innovation ensure Ford's continued manufacturing presence in Canada.

Location:
Oakville, Ontario, CA L6J5E4
Reference Number:
033-2016-2017-Q4-511398
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
892183476
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:

The Amendment has been completed to extend the project agreement end date from 2028-06-07 to 2030-06-07. This is a non-repayable contribution.

Amendment Date
Apr 1, 2021
Recipient's Operating Name:
Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited
Recipient's Legal Name:
Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited
Federal Riding Name:
Windsor West
Federal Riding Number:
35117
Program:
Automotive Innovation Fund
Program Purpose:

Aims to support strategic, large-scale research and development (R&D) projects in the automotive sector in developing innovative, greener and more fuel-efficient vehicles to:-build automotive R&D capacity in Canada and secure knowledge-based jobs;-enhance the government's science and technology and environmental agendas;-support the development and/or implementation of innovative, fuel efficient technologies or processes;-promote long-term economic benefit to Canada including significant job creation/retention; and-serve as catalyst for further private sector investments to foster Canadian competitiveness.

NAICS Code:
336110
Amendments:
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