Vehicle production and sales

The Canadian auto industry manufactured 1.2 million vehicles in 2022, marking a notable 10% recovery compared to the previous year, and signaling the country’s rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, production had plummeted by almost 30%, a stark contrast to the nearly 2 million units produced in 2019. Although already experiencing a downward trend, the industry was significantly impacted by the pandemic in Canada. This disruption, coupled with supply chain issues, resulted in the lowest production level of 1.1 million vehicles in 2021.

Being the second-largest automotive market in North America, Canada registered more than 1.5 million motor vehicle sales in 2022. The sector had initiated its recuperation from the significant market downturn