Global Automakers Canada

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An industry association representing the global automotive manufacturers in Canada.

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-13.07

0.02% April 18

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Global Automakers Canada Critiques Disruptive Tariff Policies

In a CBC News article, Global Automakers Canada's representative, Patrice Maltais, highlighted the intricacies of North American supply chains, arguing that no car is solely 'Made in America'. He warned that disruptive tariff policies, such as those promoted by Donald Trump, risk undermining decades of integrated manufacturing networks, thereby endangering industry stability.

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Latest Events

MAR

28

2025

Global Automakers Canada Critiques Disruptive Tariff Policies
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In a CBC News article, Global Automakers Canada's representative, Patrice Maltais, highlighted the intricacies of North American supply chains, arguing that no car is solely 'Made in America'. He warned that disruptive tariff policies, such as those promoted by Donald Trump, risk undermining decades of integrated manufacturing networks, thereby endangering industry stability.
FEB

01

2023

Probe Highlights Forced Labor Supply Chain Risks for Automakers
-64.12

A US Senate Finance Committee probe, detailed in Resilinc’s Special Report, has raised concerns over potential ties to forced Uyghur labor in the supply chains of global automakers, a group represented by Global Automakers Canada.
-80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 28

The investigation by the US Senate Finance Committee into the alleged use of forced Uyghur labor in automotive supply chains exposes significant ethical breaches. For an industry association like Global Automakers Canada, representing companies potentially involved in such practices, this raises serious concerns about supply chain accountability and ethical responsibility.

Resilinc’s Special Report: Leading Automakers Probed for Potential Ties to Forced Labor
JAN

01

2022

Global Automakers Canada Advocates for Industry-Friendly Regulations
-15.10

The article details a broad series of legislative proposals and regulatory consultations in which Global Automakers Canada, led by President Dave Adams, is involved. The association is engaging in advocacy on matters including environmental regulations, automotive safety, trade measures, and policies such as right-to-repair carve-outs. Their efforts appear aimed at shaping policy to benefit global automotive manufacturers, potentially contributing to regulatory capture and executive-led lobbying.
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Executive Political Engagement

March 28

The association’s active role in framing and promoting legislative proposals—coupled with the involvement of its president—signals a strong executive political engagement favoring industry interests. This kind of leadership-driven lobbying can undermine broad public accountability and democratic decision-making.

Global Automakers of Canada/Constructeurs mondiaux d'automobiles du Canada / DAVE ADAMS, PRESIDENT
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Regulatory Capture

March 28

By seeking to influence regulatory frameworks — such as advocating for policies that favor industry interests and potentially limit consumer rights in areas like right-to-repair — the association contributes to the phenomenon of regulatory capture, which can erode democratic oversight and equitable policy-making.

Global Automakers of Canada/Constructeurs mondiaux d'automobiles du Canada / DAVE ADAMS, PRESIDENT