While Quebec and Ontario have long served as manufacturing core within Canada, both are striving to gain:

Quebec and Ontario have both long served as manufacturing cores within Canada, as well as hubs for innovation, ideas, and growth. Both provinces have strived to gain a competitive edge in terms of economic growth, job creation, and wealth creation. This includes investments in advanced technologies, workforce development, and modern infrastructure, as well as establishing policies and initiatives which facilitate investment, entrepreneurship, and globalization. Ontario, in particular, has focused on strengthening its automotive and high-tech industries, while Quebec has sought to develop its advanced manufacturing and aerospace sectors. The two provinces are committed to becoming global leaders in the manufacturing sector, by creating a competitive business environment with support for the industries of the future. Both provinces have also invested heavily in Research and Development (R&D) in order to advance their respective industries, as R&D is critical for creating new products and staying ahead of the competition.