Subcommittee on the Automotive Industry in Canada committee  At this point I have not heard of companies considering layoffs. They're going to look at any number of measures that can help them adjust to the current market, including slowing down the line rate and reducing overtime. There are situations when extended periods of time off hav

Subcommittee on the Automotive Industry in Canada committee  It is a complicated situation with global supply chains. Certainly I am aware, from comments that have been made to me by our members, that they have concerns about the viability of GM, Ford, and Chrysler because at some levels they do share some suppliers. If any of the dire sce

Subcommittee on the Automotive Industry in Canada committee  I assume you're referring just to Japanese automakers' operations?

Subcommittee on the Automotive Industry in Canada committee  I think I could put in a request to our Tokyo office and get a sense of what's going on in Japan and any assistance that may be provided.

Subcommittee on the Automotive Industry in Canada committee  I'm not an expert on what the Japanese government is doing at the moment, but I believe that Toyota has requested some assistance on credit from the Japanese government for their global operations and operations in Japan as well. I'm not aware that there's assistance to the labo

Subcommittee on the Automotive Industry in Canada committee  I don't think I'll add anything more at this time.

Subcommittee on the Automotive Industry in Canada committee  Mr. Chairman, thank you for the invitation to participate in this hearing on the auto industry in Canada. First let me say a few words about our association. JAMA Canada was established in 1984 with the mandate to enhance understanding on trade and economic issues in the auto se