Mr. Speaker, Canada's automotive industry is booming. Production of cars and car parts continues at a record pace this year. Continued success in the automotive industry is extremely positive for the Canadian economy.
Chrysler Canada for instance employs some 3,500 people in my riding of Bramalea—Gore—Malton and around 14,000 people nationwide. As well, Chrysler now hopes to create 1,300 new jobs at its Bramalea assembly plant by working in co-operation with Human Resources Development Canada.
It is innovative partnerships like Chrysler's proposal that will allow Canada's workforce to compete in the global markets of the 21st century.