Ray Williams, Medium March 4, 2026 A political essay argues that Alberta’s separatist movement is being amplified by U.S. MAGA-aligned actors as part of a broader effort to weaken Canada’s sovereignty and gain leverage over its resources. In the piece, APMA President Flavio Volpe is cited in response to comments by U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra, suggesting the criticism of Canada is deliberate. “When you kick the dog, you can’t blame it for snarling back. It’s gasli

Grace Macaluso, Automotive News Mar 2, 2026 At the Automotive News Canada Congress, industry leaders warned that trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs are already affecting investment and production in Canada’s auto sector. APMA President Flavio Volpe described the impact of U.S. tariffs on the North American auto sector as “pretty ugly,” despite the temporary relief provided by parts exemptions. Read here  (Paywalled)

Flavio Volpe, Toronto Star Jan 21, 2026 APMA President Flavio Volpe argues that tariffs, in the face of China’s heavily state-supported auto industry, protects Canadian manufacturing and that we should be clear-eyed about the dangers of peeling back those protections. He maintains that the deal should be “conditional and reversible” and that “Long-term market access for Chinese EVs must be tied to manufacturing in Canada with Canadian partners in Canadian facilities, employin