Tariffs have once again found their way to the centre of the political conversation in Canada. How surprising! This latest resurgence of interest in the trade situation began when President Donald Trump invoked Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to …
Recent EV gains show demand matters more than sales mandates As this highly exciting and volatile parliamentary session comes to an end, there are still many political discussions happening around the automotive industry. Naturally, the trade situation with our North …
The shift in power enables faster action, but raises stakes for oversight and industry engagement There is no denying that the emergence of a Liberal majority government marks a significant shift in Ottawa’s political landscape, one that will have real …
Canada’s new automotive strategy arrives at a pivotal moment for the country’s automotive sector. After several years of regulatory pressure, supply chain disruptions, shifting consumer preferences, and growing geopolitical competition, the federal government has recognized the need for a more …
Different demographics require a different approach In my last article we looked at automotive consumer sentiment going into 2026. Afterward, I received a lot of feedback from dealers asking some version of the same question: is this anxiety simply a …
Sales are holding, but consumer anxiety is changing the rules of engagement for dealers As CADA’s chief economist, a big part of my daily routine involves answering the same fundamental question, often phrased differently and for different reasons: where is …
The Carney government’s first budget is a familiar tale of what is said and what is really done As Ottawa rolled out the media campaign leading to the release of the 2025 Federal Budget, one thing became clear: this is …
It will be important for dealers to follow the early signs from Ottawa As Parliament returns this fall, Canadian auto dealers should be paying close attention to a political season that promises to be pertinent, in important ways, to our …
Aggressive ZEV mandates are at odds with what dealers see and feel on the ground. Will governments adapt? As summer winds down, so too does another busy summer season and with-it increased clarity about what will end up being the …
Auto dealers can play a key role in helping inform national policy as the new government settles in to power As we discussed in our last column, the federal election is now well behind us. With this new political environment …
2025 offers a unique window of opportunity to improve Canadian competitiveness For much of the last decade, Canada’s competitiveness and productivity levels have been a quiet undercurrent in national conversations, a slow burn behind the more pressing headlines of partisan …
Calculating how the politics of trade will impact car dealers is an inexact science The on-and-off trade war in North America has left the auto industry in a truly difficult position, where the unknown, insecurity and uncertainty are really the …
