Mission Statement:

"To promote the manufacture in Canada of automotive parts, systems, components, materials, tools, equipment and supplies, and also the provision of services used in the automotive industry and in particular for the origional equipment market; and to engage in activities in support of the welfare of the members of the Association." 

Core Values:

• Integrity
• Credibility
• Openness to feedback and criticism
• Relevance
• Professionalism
• Being a team player
• Responsiveness

Key Attributes we constantly strive for:

• Forward Thinking:            Ensuring that Canadian vehicle parts manufacturers are well positioned to supply global segments as the transportation and vehicle industries move forward.
• Strategic:            Undertaking specific industry research to provide members with insights that will help promote, support, and drive innovation in any way possible.
• Connected:            Maintaining recognition throughout the industry and all levels of government, providing a voice for the Canadian auto industry and representing members on relevant issues.
• Respected:            Maintaining the respect of members, government offices, peer associations, and the industry as a whole through knowledge and influence.
• Cooperative:            Exuding a consensus building leadership style that invites stakeholder input, facilitates interaction with members and associates, and derives well-advised outcomes from proposals and negotiations.
• Far Reaching:            Placing continual focus not only on the industry's current state, but also its future by driving change through an innovative approach and preparing members for upcoming challenges and opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial:            Exhibiting the mindset of a successful commercial enterprise that plans for future growth while attending to current issues and effectively managing operations.

Current key initiatives that the APMA is involved in include:

• Michigan Business Tax Exemption for shipments to Michigan ($192 M in savings, or ¾ % of sales per company for shipments to/thru Michigan)
• Support for automotive sector and emergency assistance for our customers $6.0 Billion (GM and Chrysler). At APMA's request, government added as a condition for support that suppliers continue to be paid according to usual trade terms
• Lack of liquidity for supply sector (emergency loans forthcoming)
• Access to increased EDC receivables Insurance facilities
• Corporate tax reductions 21% to 15% by 2015
• Capital equipment rapid depreciation extended from 2 years to 5 years
• Increased funding for innovation, research and development programs - AUTO21 renewed for another 7 years at $5.8 million per year, for a total of 14 years; $145 Million over 5 years Automotive R & D Partnership Initiative
• Successfully defending Canadian automotive parts suppliers' interests in a possible Canada/South Korea Free Trade Agreement and won Canada's WTO Challenge of China's illegal treatment of Canadian automotive parts imported into China.

These initiatives can immediately change based upon developments in the industry.