“Tariffs are hurting the car industry around the world, but our car plant in Alliston is still strong. We are investing in workers and bringing in new business to support the industry.”

“Mr. Speaker, we know that tariffs are affecting the industry globally, but we also know that we have a very strong plant in Alliston, with 4,100 workers. They recently rolled off their 11 millionth car, making the popular CR-V and Civic brands. We also know that we need to be there for our sector, which is why we are investing in workers. We are embracing a sustainable future, and we are attracting new investment, which I will be happy to get into in the supplementary.”

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“Our electric vehicle rebates work, and car makers support them. Companies are investing in new plants and battery factories across Ontario with government help. We will keep supporting this industry.”

“Mr. Speaker, the head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, on Monday, at committee, said that the rebate policy was a good policy and that it embraced the purchases of the kinds of vehicles Canadians want. In terms of EVs and other kind of investments, the good news is that there is new investment coming, the PowerCo plant in St. Thomas, the NextStar facility, which has rolled off one million battery cells. We have new investments in Cambridge, Oshawa and Oakville. There are investments in St. Catharines. Investments in our sector are happening with the government’s support and because there is confidence in this industry. It is a coast-to-coast sector, with concentration in southern Ontario, and we will continue to be there for that.”

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“We just invested $1.5 billion to support our auto, steel, aluminum, and copper workers during this trade war. Industry groups say this help is necessary. The opposition should stop criticizing this sector.”

“Mr. Speaker, I respect the hon. member, but I am surprised that the opposition continues to run down auto workers and this sector in the midst of a trade war. We just put forward $1.5 billion to support the sector with steel, aluminum and copper, as well as auto workers. The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters said this is “a constructive step to help manufacturers and exporters manage through a period of significant economic uncertainty.” The Canadian Steel Producers Association said it is “essential to help pivot and realign our businesses to ensure our long-term competitiveness as we navigate this...trade war.””

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