APMA

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