In the 13-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Robinson discusses these questions:
What are some of the reasons or motivations that make Canada, in particular, a viable region for automakers and suppliers
to establish manufacturing footprints? Further, what are some of the key considerations around raw materials, labor
workforce and R&D capacities?
Because batteries are a critical component of EVs and, oftentimes, the most expensive, how will this impact the overall
sector and supply chain, given that production has been primarily Asia-focused?
As many OEMs and suppliers in the sector work towards net-zero or carbon-neutrality, what kind of position do they gain
by having a presence or investing in Canada?
With a greater strategic focus on near-shoring supply chains, how will continued investment and development in North
America impact end consumers and improve adoption rates?
What do these investments mean in terms of the long-term trajectory of the Canadian auto sector?
