Tag: Trudeau

Biden presidency may be negative for Canadian auto industry

Alicja Siekierska, Yahoo! Finance January 20, 2021 Joe Biden officially became President of the United States on Wednesday, and while experts expect his administration will bring stability to the Canada-U.S. relationship, many say his Buy American policies will be negative for the Canadian auto industry. “I don’t think that a Biden administration is going to […]

Auto advocate Navdeep Bains steps down as industry minister, won’t seek re-election

Greg Layson, Automotive News Canada January 12, 2021 One of the auto industry’s most important federal government liaisons is leaving his post. Navdeep Bains, stepped down as innovation minister Tuesday and does not intend to run again in the next federal election, whenever it’s held. In a video message posted Tuesday morning, Bains said that […]

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)

On July 1, 2020, the new Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) entered into force. Signed on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Buenos Aires in November 2018, CUSMA outcomes preserve key elements of the long-lasting trading relationship and incorporate new and updated provisions that seek to address 21st-century trade issues and promote opportunities for […]

APMA Reveals Project Arrow Finalists: 3 Finalists selected from across Canada

Toronto, ON. Today, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association revealed the 3 Finalists for the much-anticipated Project Arrow Design Competition. A diverse group of jurists includes global leaders in automotive design, some of Canada’s most respected automotive champions, alternative propulsion advocates and influential cultural creators selected the following submissions: Sea to Sky Electric’s E-Nova – submitted […]

APMA says medical suppliers will be forced to share specs with auto industry amid pandemic

Greg Layson, Automotive News Canada March 20, 2020 If medical equipment suppliers refuse to share the technical specifications of the equipment they make with the auto industry, “we will force them,” says the head of Canada’s autoparts makers association. But the question is: How? “You ask nicely, wait respectfully, get frustrated and ask the government […]

Border closure not expected to affect production, supply chains or dealer stock

Greg Layson, Automotive News Canada March 18, 2020 North American auto production and dealer inventory shouldn’t be affected by the mutually agreed upon decision by Canada and the United States to close its border, say industry stakeholders. However, it might not matter if automakers continue to shutter plants during the pandemic. Ford, Honda and General […]

Canadian supply chain unaffected by Trudeau’s coronavirus border closure

March 16, 2020, Automotive News Canada The Canadian automotive supply chain is unaffected by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement Monday that Canada is closing its border to most non-Canadian citizens, according to the head of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association. “The situation is fluid, and we’re all ready to respond to the science,” APMA President […]

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 […]