THE STANDING SENATE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS

OTTAWA, Thursday, October 9, 2025
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[English]

The Standing Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade met this day at 11:30 a.m., in room C128, Senate of Canada Building, the chair, the Honourable Peter M. Boehm, presiding.

Members of the committee present: The Honourable Senators Adler, Al Zaibak, Ataullahjan, Boehm, Coyle, Dean, Harder, P.C., Hébert, MacDonald, Ravalia, Wilson and Woo (12).

Participating in the meeting: Brian Hermon and Marie Dumont, analysts, Library of Parliament.

Pursuant to the order of reference adopted by the Senate on Thursday, September 25, 2025, the committee continued its study on foreign relations and international trade generally. (Subject: CUSMA and Canada's trade relationships with the United States and Mexico)

WITNESSES:

Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association:

Brian Kingston, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association:

Flavio Volpe, President (by videoconference).

Brian Kingston and Flavio Volpe each made a statement and answered questions.

At 12:29 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the chair.

ATTEST:

Chantal Cardinal

Clerk of the Committee