Canada’s automotive sector took centre stage in Vancouver as industry leaders met ahead of the Vancouver International Auto Show to discuss the country’s evolving policy and market landscape.
They took part in a panel discussion, hosted by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, that featured auto industry association leaders including David Adams, President of the Global Automakers of Canada, Charles Bernard, Chief Economist at the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association, Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association, and Blair Qualey, President and CEO of the Car Dealers Association of BC.
The discussion focused on the future of Canada’s auto sector, including electric vehicle mandates, global trade tariffs, supply chain stability and investment conditions. Industry leaders pointed to ongoing uncertainty as governments push forward with electrification targets while the market continues to face affordability pressures.
Today these leaders will participate in the official opening of the Vancouver International Auto Show, where they will address the impact of EV mandates and broader industry challenges, and make themselves available to the media.
The availability of senior industry voices underscored the sector’s effort to present a unified perspective as policymakers weigh decisions that could shape the pace of Canada’s automotive transition.
