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News and analysis regarding adoption and deployment of autonomous transportation in Canada including self-driving cars and other self-driving vehicle technology along with pilots for autonomous shuttles, driverless cars and self-driving trucks.

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Autonomous mobility takes a leap forward in Ontario with a trio of developments

AV shuttle pilots in Toronto and Whitby and new investment in Ottawa’s AV research facility will help advance the province’s position in driverless technology and services
Autonomous Shuttles, Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Pilots, Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN), Autonomous vehicle readiness, Autonomous Vehicles Canada, Ontario, Toronto
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Canadians trust vehicle safety technology but not autonomous vehicles, according to driver survey

Even as they admit to frequent distracted driving, Canadians aren’t ready to turn over the wheel to autonomous technology, according to a new survey from Desjardins Insurance
Desjardins
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Exit Sidewalk Labs, enter COVID-19: what impact on autonomous vehicles in Canada?

Economic instability and social distancing requirements have put self-driving pilots on pause, with some programs canceled or scaled back. But AV proponents say the outlook remains strong
Autonomous Vehicles Canada, Toronto
Canada Pension Plan and Magna make major investment in self-driving firm Waymo

Canada Pension Plan, Magna make major investments in self-driving firm Waymo

Canadian money pours into Google’s autonomous tech company as investor group pledges $2.25 billion. For investors without billions to spare, Canada is rife with autonomous technology ventures quickly approaching the global stage.
Autonomous Vehicles Canada, Economic Effects
Autonomous vehicles will provide new jobs, but education across the board is key – report

Autonomous vehicles will provide new jobs, but education is key to seizing the opportunity – report

As growth in use of autonomous vehicles stokes demand for workers with computer science and engineering skills, education and political leadership is crucial to ensuring Canada can meet those needs
Autonomous Vehicle Innovation Network (AVIN), Autonomous Vehicles Canada, Economic Effects, Education, Research Reports, Workforce Skills and Training