International Trade committee  —which is even lower than the 40% minimum content requirement for the key components such as engines and transmissions. We agree with the assessment and concerns of that APMA SMEs within the manufacturing sector that do not have the depth to compete with larger tier 1 companies, and are at grave risk of losing jobs.

International Trade committee  Thank you, Mr. Chair, and honourable members, and a warm welcome from the Windsor-Essex region on behalf of all of us here. I also want to thank the MP for Essex, Tracey Ramsay, for the invitation. I'm delighted to be here. Thank you for the opportunity to join you here today and share with you some of our views and perspectives on the significant impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership on the region, but specifically on the automobile manufacturing sector, which is a key sector in our region.