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Ontario Manufacturing Jobs Hit Record Low Since 1976

11/27/2025

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The Financial Accountability Office (FAO) reports Ontario manufacturing jobs have fallen to the lowest level since 1976.
Over the past two years, about 20,600 manufacturing jobs were lost due to tariffs, disruptions, and shutdowns.
Manufacturing now accounts for less than 10% of total employment.
Despite $70 billion in claimed investments, real GDP has fallen, with the auto industry suffering the largest losses.

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Story summary

The Financial Accountability Office (FAO) reports Ontario manufacturing jobs have fallen to the lowest level since 1976.
Over the past two years, about 20,600 manufacturing jobs were lost due to tariffs, disruptions, and shutdowns.
Manufacturing now accounts for less than 10% of total employment.
Despite $70 billion in claimed investments, real GDP has fallen, with the auto industry suffering the largest losses.