Analysis: Canada’s accelerated timetable for EVs brings spotlight on key bill
Alexander Schummer, Reuters April 13, 2022 “Where there’s risk is on the parts manufacturers that make parts for internal combustion components like engines and transmissions,” said Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufactures’ Association. Read article here.
Pandemic border protests strand cattle and car parts, snarling Canada-U.S. trade
Julie Gordon and Rod Nickel, Reuters February 8, 2022 “Twenty-four to 48 hours is critical, and I remain confident that we’re going to resolve this within that critical timeframe,” said Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association. Read article here.
U.S. House passes trade deal replacing NAFTA, but concerns remain in Canada
David Lawder, Reuters December 19, 2019 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a new North American trade deal that includes tougher labour and automotive content rules but leaves $1.2 trillion (all figures USD) in annual U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade flows largely unchanged. The House passed legislation to implement the U.S.-Mexico Canada Agreement […]
Under pressure from Trump to save jobs, GM acts in Canada, Ohio
David Shepardson, Tyler Choi, Reuters May 8, 2019 WASHINGTON/TORONTO (Reuters) – Under political pressure not to cut jobs, General Motors Co announced on Wednesday it was in talks to sell its Lordstown, Ohio, plant to an electric truck-building company and also said it would maintain some operations at a Canadian factory. The decisions came after […]
Toyota to produce Lexus NX at Canada plant -sources
Reuters, April 29, 2019 OTTAWA, April 29 (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp will invest hundreds of millions of dollars to produce its Lexus NX luxury crossover vehicle at a Canadian plant, sources said on Monday, offering relief to a region where other carmakers have announced job cuts. The company will produce the Lexus NX and […]
Canada’s Ontario commits C$40 million to bolstering auto sector
February 14th, TORONTO (Reuters) Ontario, home to much of Canada’s auto industry, announced C$40.2 million ($30.18 million) in technology-focused funds for the auto industry on Thursday, aimed largely at developing next-generation manufacturing workers, as part of a new 10-year plan.The strategy, aimed at growing a sector grappling with technology and trade disruptions, comes as General […]
UPDATE 7-Third Canadian detained in China amid Huawei dispute
David Ljunggren, CNBC December 20, 2018 OTTAWA, Dec 19 (Reuters) – A third Canadian has been detained in China following the arrest of a Chinese technology executive in Vancouver, a Canadian government official said on Wednesday amid a diplomatic dispute also involving the United States. The detentions of the Canadians followed the Dec. 1 arrest […]
