Liberal minority government means new North American trade deal closer to reality
Greg Layson, Automotive News Canada October 22, 2019 A new Liberal government, even though it’s a minority one, all but ensures that the North American free trade deal will be ratified in Ottawa, auto insiders say. While the election results aren’t official, the Liberals are expected to win 156 seats, 14 shy of a majority. […]
Where Canada’s political parties stand on the country’s auto industry
John Irwin, Automotive News Canada October 07, 2019 A tight race between the Liberals and Conservatives in the Oct. 21 general election leaves auto-related policy in limbo, just as the industry grapples with production cuts and falling new-vehicle sales. While industry executives say they’re confident party leaders understand the sector’s importance to Canada’s economy, the […]
Will Ontario’s 3rd economic development minister in a year be a charm for auto?
Grace Macaluso, Automotive News Canada August 07, 2019 A revolving door appears to have been installed at the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Vic Fedeli became the third minister in about a year to take over the cabinet portfolio that is of critical importance to the auto industry. The former treasurer […]
Canada’s auto industry fears blowback over government’s tough emissions stance
ROB BOSTELAAR, Automotive News Canada July 16, 2019 OTTAWA — Canada’s alliance with California in a battle over greenhouse-gas emissions could erase hard-won trade protections, deter investment and drive up prices for car buyers, auto industry officials warn. Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in June that Canada will align […]
As U.S. lowers auto emissions standards, Canada is at a fuel efficiency crossroads
Ian Bickis, The Canadian Press (via the Toronto Star) May 5, 2019 TORONTO – The federal government has started to give away money to encourage people to buy electric cars, but before long it will have to decide how far it will go to force the market towards lower-emission vehicles. The electric vehicle rebate program […]
Ontario Hatches Auto Rescue Plan
Having been elected on a program of generating jobs and facing the closure this summer of General Motors’ Oshawa assembly plant east of Toronto – with the loss of 3,000 jobs – the government of Premier Doug Ford clearly could not remain inactive. Keith Nuthall, Wards Auto April 04, 2019 OTTAWA – The Ontario government […]
How Canada’s auto industry can take advantage of new trade deals
Rob Bostelaar February 11, 2019 – Automotive News Canada TORONTO — Jim Carr, federal minister of international trade diversification, says that newly signed trade deals — particularly with fast-growing Asia — hold potential for Canada’s automakers and parts suppliers to find new export markets beyond the United States.But a burning question is whether Canadian businesses […]
Canada quietly concludes additional auto talks with Japan
Janyce McGregor, CBC News Dec 15, 2018 Canada and Japan have agreed to additional trade rules on motor vehicle safety and environmental standards, according to a side letter tabled in the House of Commons Tuesday. The new measures take effect with the rest of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade deal on Dec. 30. North […]
