International Trade committee  Yes, the impacts are the same. What we've seen is that companies have now reduced their dependence on the port of Vancouver. They would have planned in advance when they saw a potential for disruptions, and now volumes have gone down as a result. I would also note, as Mr. Adams

International Trade committee  Yes, likewise, and we did provide input to Transport Canada as this was under way, to help with that assessment, so that sounds appropriate.

International Trade committee  Thank you, Madam Chair and committee members. Thank you for the invitation to take part in your study of the 2023 strike at the port of Vancouver. The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association is the industry association representing Canada's leading manufacturers of light and

International Trade committee  Thank you. It's very challenging to compete, particularly with the Inflation Reduction Act and $370 billion U.S. dedicated to climate change. A huge portion of it is dedicated to retooling plants, battery production and critical minerals. It's a big challenge. That said, we do

International Trade committee  Huge investments need to be made in the electricity grid, and not just in the grid but also in the generation of clean electricity, if we're going to hit this target. I'll give you an example of what Canada is doing compared with another jurisdiction with a similar target. The

International Trade committee  Thank you, Mr. Miao. That's a great question. We do, and we regularly consult with members on any NTBs they're facing. Again, I've mentioned a couple, but there have been challenges in the Japanese and Korean markets in particular. While we do have trade agreements, we do see NT

International Trade committee  To answer your first question in terms of the number of regulations that automakers deal with, it is a highly complicated regulatory environment. It's a miracle that vehicles roll off the line as quickly as they do when you look at a plant and you consider all of the layers of re

International Trade committee  Thank you, Mr. Martel. That's an excellent question. Reciprocity, particularly in manufacturing and automotive, is really important. As I noted, most of our manufacturing and production goes to the United States. That said, we do have opportunities to export to other markets. If

International Trade committee  Thank you. It's a significant problem. Over 90% of what we produce in this country goes to the United States. That is the market. The reason manufacturers locate here is to access that market. What we're seeing is a very concerning trend of decoupling, particularly on the ZEV f

International Trade committee  Great. Thank you. Good morning, Madam Chair and committee members. Thank you for the invitation to take part in your study today on non-tariff barriers in Canada's existing and potential trade agreements. It's a pleasure to be here in person this morning. The Canadian Vehicle M

Declaration of Emergency committee  Yes, it is. It's a key part of Canada's overall competitiveness. This came on the heels of previous disruptions to the supply chain, including stoppages at the port of Montreal. It is on the minds of companies when they think about investing in Canada.

Declaration of Emergency committee  We provided a few more details, specifically with respect to CBSA staffing and infrastructure upgrades. We've also recommended and supported things like the completion of the Gordie Howe bridge as a secondary. We gave a little bit more detail.

Declaration of Emergency committee  We'd be happy to.

Declaration of Emergency committee  Thank you, Senator. What we witnessed instantly, once the blockade occurred.... Automakers are best in class when it comes to operating an efficient supply chain. They have multiple plans in place to divert the trade to get it to the plant. Immediately, trucks were diverted to b

Declaration of Emergency committee  Yes, we did undertake a review. We provided written advice to the public safety minister after this occurred, with some recommendations to ensure that it doesn't happen again, and they are in line with what I've mentioned here today: identifying a clear lead at these key pieces o