Description: Ford, although heavily pursued by the Ontario government and the auto workers union, decides to make its next $2 billion investment in Mexico. This is yet another indication that big automobile companies may be slowly moving its investments out of Ontario.

Source: CBC

Date: October 24, 2014

Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2570147233/

Questions for Discussion:

1. What benefits would this investment have offered to Ontario?
2. What were some of the factors that led Ford to select Mexico over Windsor, Ontario?
3. Suggest ways that can help Canada compete better with developing countries such as Mexico and China in attracting foreign investments.