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During question period, members questioned the government about the automotive sector, prompted by reports that Honda has scrapped a planned $15-billion electric vehicle plant in Alliston, Ontario. The Conservatives said the government’s electric vehicle policies and EV rebates were costing Canadian auto jobs while allowing tens of thousands of electric vehicles from China into the country, which they said posed security concerns, and asked why Canadian workers were paying the price. The Liberals responded that tariffs are affecting the industry globally, that the Alliston plant remains strong with over 4,000 workers, that industry representatives had endorsed the rebate policy, and pointed to a $1.5-billion support package for auto, steel, aluminum, and copper workers, saying the sector is supported during the trade war.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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