Report: Trans-Pacific Partnership will negatively impact Canada’s auto industry
Ottawa, Ontario — August 15, 2016 — A new study released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) indicates that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will have negative impacts for the Canadian automotive industry, one of the primary drivers of the nation’s economy. In brief, the study outlines how the TPP may undermine the competitiveness […]
Trans-Pacific Partnership signed, set to impact auto sector
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — October 7, 2015 — Negotiating countries, including Canada, have reached an initial agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal. The deal may have the potential to disrupt many industries here at home. Two areas of particular concern are auto parts manufacturing and vehicle assembly. Japan is part […]
Friday Fun: Sensor overload, human unpredictability and autonomous vehicles
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 3, 2015 — Some interesting facts and figures from the week that was: – The number of sensors in cars may be getting ridiculous. The new Tesla SUV has gull-wing doors equipped with sensors so that when they open they don’t hit anything. However, it seems certain that […]
