Josh Rubin, Toronto Star Mar 17, 2026 With the upcoming CUSMA review, some industry sources say elevated oil prices could give Canada added leverage as a key supplier of crude to the U.S. APMA President Flavio Volpe acknowledged the potential advantage but questioned its impact, noting, “If we’re still talking about this in June and July, a secure source of oil makes for an interesting CUSMA dynamic.” Read here

Marella Fernandez, The Close | BNN Bloomberg Mar 13, 2026 APMA President Flavio Volpe discussed reports that BYD may consider building vehicles in Canada, noting the economic benefits would depend on whether production includes a local supply chain. He also addressed Honda Motor’s large EV-related write-downs, saying several automakers are slowing or recalibrating electric vehicle investments as market demand evolves. Watch here

Lindsay Biscaia, Trading Day | BNN Bloomberg Mar 13, 2026 Reporter cites APMA President Flavio Volpe noting that if Chinese automakers such as BYD build vehicles in Canada, they would need 75% North American content under CUSMA to access the U.S. market, requiring them to develop a regional supplier base. Watch here (@ 11:04)

Greg Layson, Automotive News Canada Mar 12, 2026 Rising tensions in the Middle East are pushing up diesel prices and increasing shipping costs across the auto supply chain. APMA President Flavio Volpe warned the spike quickly eats into thin supplier margins: “And in a business that has a six- or seven-per-cent operating margin, that’s the problem.” Read here (Paywalled)

Bill Carroll, The Morning Rush | 580 CFRA Mar 10, 2026 Canada’s tariff-credit system is meant to protect domestic auto production amid U.S. tariffs. APMA President Flavio Volpe said the policy ensures companies that keep building vehicles in Canada receive relief on U.S. imports, calling it a way to keep plants and jobs operating during the trade dispute. “If you invest more in Canada and make more cars next year, we’ll give you more credits,” he said. (Flavio appears @ 42:33

Freddy Mata, ICI Radio-Canada | CBC News Mar 8, 2026 Women remain underrepresented in Ontario’s auto sector, accounting for about 26.6 per cent of the workforce. APMA Vice President Karen Speers, featured in the report, highlighted the industry’s opportunities for career growth while calling for greater mentorship and visibility to encourage more women to enter the field. Read here

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

Renée Rodgers, CTV News Mar 6, 2026 APMA President Flavio Volpe reacts to Carney signing a new strategic partnership with Japan to strengthen auto ties. Watch here

Alain McKenna, La Presse Mar 6, 2026 The APMA’s concept vehicles, Project Arrow Borealis and Vector embodies the desire for a Canadian made vehicle. Though they are not destined for commercialization, the concept cars demonstrate Canada’s auto industry’s capabilities. Read here

Kris Dube, PelhamToday.ca Mar 5, 2026 Speaking in Niagara, APMA President Flavio Volpe expressed cautious optimism about the North American auto sector as rules-of-origin requirements under CUSMA continue to be reviewed. He noted growing U.S. content in Canadian-built vehicles and said tariff exemptions for compliant parts could provide a path forward as Canada, the U.S. and Mexico navigate ongoing trade tensions. Read here

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)

David Kennedy, Automotive News Feb 27, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against certain Trump tariffs does not affect Section 232 duties on vehicles and auto parts, which legal experts say are likely to withstand court challenges. APMA President Flavio Volpe said relief for the auto sector is more likely to come through negotiations during the upcoming USMCA review rather than litigation. Read here (Paywalled)

Sébastien Bell, AutoTrader.ca Feb 24, 2026 Canada and Germany signed a joint declaration to expand cooperation in EVs, hydrogen mobility, and critical minerals. APMA President Flavio Volpe emphasized that Canada’s auto sector still depends on tariff-free North American trade, warning that losing continental integration would “shut down the industry.” Read here

Josh Rubin, Toronto Star Feb 24, 2026 Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, most Canadian exports that comply with CUSMA will remain tariff-free, providing relief for manufacturers and suppliers. APMA President Flavio Volpe said “The fact they used CUSMA as … a filter for the industrial sector means that a significant number of people in the administration see it as robust for serving American interests.” Read here

Jil McIntosh, Driving.ca Feb 23, 2026 The 2026 Canadian International AutoShow drew a record 374,678 attendees and featured the global debut of Borealis, the latest Project Arrow concept led by the APMA. The vehicle highlights Canadian supplier technologies and is intended for international tours to promote domestic manufacturing capabilities. Read here

Grace Macaluso, Automotive News Feb 23, 2026 As Canada prepares for the USMCA review, APMA President Flavio Volpe emphasized that the auto sector depends on deeply integrated North American supply chains, describing it as a “Fortress North America.” He warned that preserving continental market access is essential to restoring up to 600,000 units of Canadian production. Industry leaders said diversification may support growth, but Canada’s manufacturing base and export volumes

Joe Volpe, Corriere Canadese Feb 24, 2026 An opinion column reflecting on the Canadian International AutoShow highlighted Project Arrow, the fully Canadian-developed concept vehicle led by the APMA, as a showcase of domestic engineering and supplier capability. Its presence underscored Canada’s ability to develop advanced vehicle technologies amid a show dominated by global automakers and growing EV competition. Read here

Huw Evans, Autosphere.ca Feb 23, 2026 The APMA unveiled Borealis, the second Project Arrow concept vehicle, at the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow, highlighting Canadian supplier capabilities in autonomous and advanced vehicle technologies. APMA President Flavio Volpe said the project demonstrates Canada’s ability to compete globally, particularly amid ongoing trade and tariff pressures affecting the domestic auto sector. Read here

Julien McEvoy, Le Journal de Quebec Feb 24, 2026 [Original in French] Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, American customs officials will stop collecting certain tariffs imposed under emergency powers, allowing most Canadian exports that comply with CUSMA to remain duty-free. APMA President Flavio Volpe called the decision encouraging but warned the U.S. could still apply pressure through future revisions or sector-specific tariffs. The ruling provides temporary relief for

Mark Toljagic, Toronto Star Feb 21, 2026 Project Arrow 2.0 is not meant to create a Canadian retail car brand, but to showcase Canadian-made EV and autonomous technologies to global automakers. While the Vector and Borealis highlight the capabilities of 80 domestic suppliers, APMA is increasingly positioning the project toward defence procurement rather than the high-risk consumer auto market Read here