They are important because they're creating jobs.
The job of the Minister of Industry in these times is, first, to protect jobs, particularly in the tariffed sectors, including the auto sector, and also to create jobs in the sector, notwithstanding the fact that it's under a lot of pressure because of the trade tensions. When you look at where the global industry is at, it is definitely moving towards electrification; that's just a fact.
I want to make sure that, as a government, we position the Canadian sector at the forefront of innovation and consumer demand and also where the market is going. I'm trying to be very pragmatic and make sure, ultimately, that the investments make sense. That's what we're doing.
