Automotive Sector

• B.C. automotive association wants parts of industry declared an essential service during COVID-19

  The Automotive Retailers Association says it represents more than 1,000 automotive businesses in B.C.

  Economy

  Mar 20, 2020
  
• 25,000 auto jobs at risk in Ford restructuring plan: analyst

  Ford Motor Co.'s US$11-billion restructuring plans could eliminate up to 25,000 jobs worldwide, including some in Canada, an analyst with Morgan Stanley says.

  Economy

  Dec 5, 2018
  
• Advertisement
• GM closing Oshawa plant as part of broader restructuring

  General Motors' decision to close a plant in Oshawa, Ont., is part of a larger effort to reshape its automotive business, an official said.

  Economy

  Nov 26, 2018
• Advertisement
• Why autos are such an important part of NAFTA

  Foreign Affairs minister Chrystia Freeland singled out the auto industry as a NAFTA success story in a speech on Monday.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2017
• Justin Trudeau to pitch Ontario’s economy in meetings with Japanese auto execs: source

  A senior government source says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will use his meetings with Japan's top auto executives to sell the merits of Ontario's economy.

  Canada

  May 23, 2016
• Liberals, NDP pounce on Harper after he says auto sector may not like TPP deal

  The Liberal and NDP leaders pounced Friday on a debate remark by Stephen Harper that the auto sector may not like the outcome of the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks.

  Money

  Sep 18, 2015
• Tom Mulcair promises financial incentives for auto sector

  NDP Leader Tom Mulcair is offering financial incentives for automakers and auto parts suppliers in an effort to generate jobs in the industry.

  Politics

  Sep 9, 2015