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Making it in Ontario
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About this Podcast:
Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future.This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is hosted by Brendan Sweeney and Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media. Learn more about the Trillium Network at trilliummfg.ca
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What is Making it in Ontario about?
Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength, if we don’t address them.
What has Making it in Ontario covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The State of Canada’s Auto Industry in 2026" (4 February 2026, 18 minutes), "Why This Historian Thinks a Canadian Car is Feasible" (22 January 2026, 50 minutes), and "Is a Canadian Car Company Feasible?" (8 January 2026, 47 minutes).
How often does Making it in Ontario publish?
Making it in Ontario publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 43 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Making it in Ontario?
Booking probability for Making it in Ontario is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Making it in Ontario requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Making it in Ontario's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Making it in Ontario?
The strongest fits for Making it in Ontario are Car & Truck Manufacturing, Aerospace and Beverages, Brewing & Distilling. Making it in Ontario has a business audience.
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Making it in Ontario is a business podcast with 43 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jan 22, 202650 minS12
As Canada’s auto industry faces fresh uncertainty, an old story from New Brunswick suddenly feels very current. In this episode, host Brendan Sweeney and guest host Greg Keenan sit down with Dimitry Anastakis, a...
Episode #7
Is a Canadian Car Company Feasible?
Jan 8, 202647 minS12As we enter a new year where Canadian economic sovereignty is a top priority and our automotive industry faces an uncertain future, discussions have been heating up about the prospect of a truly Canadian car company...
- Sep 12, 202513 minS12
This episode of 'Making it in Ontario' unpacks a new data bulletin by the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing that examines claims that the canola industry contributes $43 billion worth of GDP to Canada's...
- Sep 5, 202539 minS12
PowerCo Canada is about to start construction on its massive $7 billion EV battery plant in St. Thomas, which means a major recruitment campaign is underway. In this episode of Making it in Ontario , we sit down...
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- Aug 29, 202542 minS12
The Downsview Aerospace Innovation & Research (DAIR) Hub is working to advance Canada’s global aerospace industry through collaboration. In this episode, DAIR’s executive director Phil Arthurs shares insights into...
- Aug 15, 202529 minS12
Canada’s automotive sector has changed. In this episode, we sit down with David Adams, President and CEO of Global Automakers of Canada (GAC), to discuss a new report from the Trillium Network revealing how much Toyota...
- Aug 1, 202544 minS12
Ontario’s craft brewing industry boomed in the 2010s, rising from 50 breweries in 2010 to more than 350 today. Todd Lewin had a front row seat for it, and helped Muskoka Brewery scale into one of the leading...
Episode #1
Reinventing the Great Canadian Donut
Jul 17, 202535 minS12Ed Atwell is disrupting the donut business. His shop in Almonte, Ontario, Healthy Food Technologies uses its own patented machinery to produce a superior donut that also happens to have less fat. In this episode, Ed...
Episode #19
Season 11 “Wrapped”: Our Top 10 Clips
Jul 4, 202531 minS11In the Season 11 finale, we recap standout moments from Making it in Ontario’s broadest and deepest season yet. With 18 episodes full of insights, it was a challenge to only pick 10 clips, so we narrowed the highlights...
- May 30, 202537 minS11
Statistically, half of the smartest people in Ontario are men and the other half are women. So why aren’t manufacturers taking full advantage of the pool of talented women? This episode features Nikki Morshedi, the...
- May 23, 202550 minS11
This episode features Will Harney, the CEO of Hydrocool and a former Magna executive. After a career in automotive operations and R&D at Magna—playing a role in its 1987 Vehma Torrero concept car—he co-founded...
Episode #16
The Pros and Cons of Local Supply Chains
May 16, 202527 minS11In this episode, hosts Brendan Sweeney and Michelle Samson dive into a new Trillium Data Bulletin about Ontario’s dairy product manufacturing industry and what it teaches us about the benefits and drawbacks of local...
- May 9, 202527 minS11
In this episode, we chat with Trevor Walker, CEO of Frontier Lithium, about the company's efforts to build an integrated supply chain for lithium in Canada, from mining it in far Northwestern Ontario to refining it in...
Episode #14
How 3D Printing Is Reshoring Supply Chains
May 2, 202536 minS11This episode features Mitch Debora, Co-Founder and CEO of Mosaic Manufacturing, a digital manufacturing company capable of mass-scale additive manufacturing. Mitch tells us what 3D printing can do in 2025 (you might be...
Episode #13
Biomanufacturing 101 With OmniaBio
Apr 25, 202540 minS11In this episode, we find out how biomanufacturing is similar to and distinct from other kinds of manufacturing with Mitchel Sivilotti, CEO of OmniaBio. Mitchel takes us through OmniaBio’s journey from its germination in...
- Apr 17, 202523 minS11
In this episode, we hear how a small Ontario manufacturer is navigating Canada’s turbulent new trade relationship with the United States. Dennis Dussin is the President of Vaughan-based Alps Welding—a contract...
- Apr 11, 202518 minS11
In this episode, hosts Brendan Sweeney and Michelle Samson debrief after Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial trade fair. With Canada as the host country and 1,800 Canadian delegates converging on this...
- Apr 4, 20258 minS11
In this brief episode of 'Making it in Ontario,' Mandeep Rehal, the Director of Business Development at the Ontario Center of Innovation (OCI), makes a case for why manufacturers shouldn’t miss their DiscoveryX...
- Mar 28, 202536 minS11
In the final episode of our Hannover Messe countdown series—featuring Ontario manufacturers and technology companies showcasing at the world's largest industrial technology trade fair—we speak with Hannover veteran...
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