Mr. Speaker, our Conservative government has done more than any other federal government to ensure a vibrant auto sector in Canada, with historic R and D funding for lighter, fuel-efficient, safer vehicles; a major investment in Ford's Essex engine plant and a new third shift of high-paying jobs; major border funding for expanded trade and just-in-time delivery; a Canada-U.S. beyond-the-border pact to further harmonize regulations and secure long-term speedy access for car makers and suppliers; and low taxes that fuel reinvestment in technology and products to keep auto workers on the job.
Most important, when the global recession sideswiped our economy, our government stood by auto workers, their families and communities by helping Chrysler and GM restructure.
However, the NDP, with so many CAW bosses on its front bench, voted against every measure to support auto workers.
Our government is getting the job done for the auto sector.