Our History
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Our History
Our origin dates back to the 1920’s as a section of the Canadian
Manufacturers’ Association, designed to support vehicle
manufacturers and showcase their significant role to the
Government of Canada.
Manufacturers’ Association, designed to support vehicle
manufacturers and showcase their significant role to the
Government of Canada.
Our origin dates back to the 1920’s as a section of the Canadian
Manufacturers’ Association, designed to support vehicle
manufacturers and showcase their significant role to the
Government of Canada.
Manufacturers’ Association, designed to support vehicle
manufacturers and showcase their significant role to the
Government of Canada.
After WWII, there was a shift to protect the automotive parts industry and with it came
a need for a centralized voice that represented the sector. This was the foundation for
the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association which was established in 1952.
a need for a centralized voice that represented the sector. This was the foundation for
the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association which was established in 1952.
TIMELINE
TIMELINE
2010's
By 2010, the industry had begun to turn around from the Great Recession
2000's
The establishment of the Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC), a rise of low-cost markets, the growth of the Canadian automotive sector and the Great Recession.
1990’s
From the American Free Trade Agreement Negotiation to the North American Fair Trade Agreement, the establishment of the Yves Landry Foundation, and an industry transformation from emerging globalization and technology.
1980’s
Foreign market opportunities, Ontario Centre for Automotive Parts Technology established and the increase in vehicle production and employment in the industry.
1970’s
Discussions between Detroit and Canada and the rise of Canadian automotive shipments.
1960’s
Recognizing of the benefits of Free Trade and the establishment of the Auto-Pact.
1950’s
Discussions between Detroit and Canada and the rise of Canadian automotive shipments.