WATCH: Auto sector job losses: Where is the 'DEAL' Carney promised?
'Straight Up' host Marc Patrone is joined by political commentator and business owner Mario Zelaya to discuss news that automaker Stellantis is moving production from its Brampton plant to the US
Big news out of Ontario, as carmaker Stellantis (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep) announced it’s moving production at its Brampton, Ontario plant to the United States.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is of course blaming Donald Trump’s trade policies for the move. But wasn’t it Carney who promised that he would be able to quickly negotiate a good trade deal for Canada if voters elected him PM?
And don’t forget how Carney has recently started touting that Canada already has the “BEST” trade deal with the US (auto workers in Brampton would probably beg to differ today…).
Predictably, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is lashing out, denouncing Trump as a “TYRANT” while demanding that Carney hit the Americans back.
Is this the smartest strategy for Canada? How are other countries seemingly managing to negotiate trade deals with the US while Canadians are left waiting?
And all this is happening as the Canadian and Ontario governments have collectively pledged $52.5 BILLION tax dollars to auto makers for electric vehicles and battery plants – despite consumers seemingly not wanting to buy EVs!
Joining Mark today to discuss is political commentator and business owner Mario Zelaya.
Mark and Mario also talk about a rumour that the Liberals are preparing to back away from their gun seizure plans. Could that actually happen, or is this just wishful thinking?
So, lets get this straight... Carney continues selling out Alberta and yet this article takes precident?? The people in Ontario voted for Carney! They get what they deserve!!! Alberta did not vote for that clown!!! Ontario, if you don't like it, STOP VOTING FOR THE LEFT, INCLUDING DOUGIE!!!
How do you like your friend Carney now Mr. Ford? More poverty is heading Ontario's way. Invest in tent cities.