Canada’s Trudeau Invokes Emergency Powers to Address Trucker Protests
Paul Vieira and Kim Mackrael, The Wall Street Journal February 14, 2022 Flavio Volpe, head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association, says the lawlessness at the Ambassador Bridge “could put those billions of dollars at risk.” Read article here.
Local Officials Worried Bridge Blockade May Have Effect On Future Investments In Region
Zander Broeckel, AM800 February 11, 2022 President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association Flavio Volpe says the demonstration needs to come to an end soon. Read article here.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau under intense pressure to bring swift end to trucker convoys
Tonda MacCharles, Toronto Star February 11, 2022 The stoppage has led to just under 100,000 temporary layoffs so far in auto parts manufacturing, said head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association. Read article here.
Ontario freezes $8 million from online fundraiser bound for truckers
Ryan Tumilty, National Post February 10, 2022 Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, said $50 million in Canadian-made parts travel over the bridge on a typical day and it needed to open. Read article here.
Ambassador Bridge Protest
CTV News February 10, 2022 President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association discusses how the trucker blockade is causing supply chain issues as trucks diverted to other crossings. Watch here.
How the trucker convoy protests are impacting the economy
CTV News February 9, 2022 Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association, discusses the substantial impact the “trucker convoy” has on the auto industry. Watch here.
As It Happens: A Bumpy Ride Ahead
Carol Off and Chris Howden, CBC Listen February 9, 2022 Border protest: Auto Parts Manufacturers Association president weighs in on the immediate impact the blockade is having on the auto industry. Listen here (@1:52-8:30).
US-Canada bridge blockade risks huge economic damage, governments warn
The Guardian February 9, 2022 Flavio Volpe, head of Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association – said the blockades, organized in the name of Canadian truckers who oppose mandatory mask mandates – could result in layoffs for the very people the protests purportedly represent. Read article here.
BBC Newsday
BBC World Service February 9, 2022 Flavio Volpe discusses the impact the Ambassador Bridge blockade is having on trade between Canada and the U.S. Listen here (17:58-22:50).
Freedom Convoy disrupts Alberta’s Coutts border crossing amid Ambassador Bridge blockades
The Washington Post February 9, 2022 Flavio Volpe, head of Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association, raises concerns over the Ambassador Bridge blockades. Read article here.
