The Current State of Canada's Auto Industry - An Interview with Flavio Volpe, President at APMA

What's really happening in Canada's auto industry right now? In this episode, Allan Small sits down with Flavio Volpe, President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association (APMA), to break down: 🚗 The impact of U.S. tariffs and trade tensions 🇨🇦 Why USMCA negotiations are critical for Canada 📉 How auto production dropped from 2.3M to 1.3M vehicles ⚡ The truth about EV mandates vs carbon targets 🏭 Why Magna, Linamar, and smaller suppliers are feeling pressure 💼 The 10 million North American jobs tied to auto manufacturing 🔋 Canada's opportunity in lithium, battery chemistry & critical minerals Flavio explains why "repatriating" the auto industry isn't realistic, how tariffs could cost automakers billions, and why reopening U.S. market access is crucial for Canadian jobs. If you care about Canadian manufacturing, EV strategy, USMCA, or the future of the Detroit Three, this is a must-watch conversation. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]