In the CUSMA text, there are provisions to give automakers some reprieve from these labour rules. R and D spending, for instance, certainly can help them lower the 40% commitment. Labour value content can be shaved down to as low as 25% if the right conditions are met.
Let's work to streamline investment supports between the federal and provincial governments like Ontario's rather than work at cross-purposes. Let's commit to comprehensive oversight of new auto rules to ensure that things like the labour value content are being properly applied.
Also, let's have this industry committee undertake a detailed study on the future of auto production. Let's fully assess the gaps in Canada's supply chain and the skills needed to lead the electric and autonomous vehicle transition—