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Minutes of Proceedings

Standing Committee on Industry and Technology (INDU)
45th Parliament, 1st Session
Meeting 32
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 11:02 a.m. to 1:38 p.m.
Webcast
Presiding
Ben Carr, Chair (Liberal)

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• Chris Lewis for Michael Guglielmin (Conservative)
• Dave Epp (Conservative)
• Amarjeet Gill (Conservative)
Library of Parliament
• Marie Dumont, Analyst
• Jesse Good, Analyst
Federal Government's Electric Vehicle (EV) Policies
As an individual
• Sebastian Fischmeister, Professor
• James Hinton, Intellectual Property Lawyer
Accelerate: Canada's ZEV Supply Chain Alliance
• Andrew McKinnon, Interim Chief Executive Officer
Electric Autonomy Canada
• Ilana Weitzman, Vice-President, Strategic Initiatives, Clean Transportation
Global Intelligence Knowledge Network
• Neil Bisson, Director
The Transition Accelerator
• Moe Kabbara, Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2) and the motion adopted by the committee on Monday, February 9, 2026, the committee resumed its study of the federal government's electric vehicle (EV) policies.

Ilana Weitzman, Neil Bisson and Moe Kabbara made statements and answered questions.

At 12:02 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 12:10 p.m., the meeting resumed.

Sebastian Fischmeister, James Hinton and Andrew McKinnon made statements and answered questions.

Meeting Requested Pursuant to Standing Order 106(4) to Discuss a Request to Undertake a Study of the Growing Crisis in Canada’s Moldmaking Industry
Pursuant to Standing Order 106(4), the committee commenced consideration of the request by members of the committee to undertake a study of the growing crisis in Canada’s moldmaking industry.

Motion

Kathy Borrelli moved, — That, given that:

  • The United States has invoked Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to unilaterally alter the tariff structure on steel and aluminum goods entering the United States;
  • These changes have reportedly resulted in dramatic tariff increases for members of Canada’s moldmaking industry;
  • The impacts extend beyond moldmaking to the broader metallurgical processing sector and advanced manufacturers that rely on cross-border trade; and
  • This policy threatens thousands of Canadian jobs, the families they support, and critical links in Canada’s domestic manufacturing supply chain;

The committee:

  • Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), undertake a study of at least two meetings to defend the interests of Canadian workers and taxpayers by examining the economic and supply chain impacts of these tariffs and assessing potential policy responses available to the Government of Canada;
  • Invite the Minister of Industry, the Minister of International Trade, representatives from the Canadian Association of Moldmakers, and other representatives, experts, and stakeholders selected by parties to testify before the committee in relation to the study;
  • Begin the first meeting of this study no later than Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, and, once begun, give priority to the study over all other matters; and
  • Report its findings and recommendations to the House.

Debate arose thereon.

On motion of Gabriel Ste-Marie, it was agreed, — That the motion be amended by replacing the words “undertake a study of at least two meetings” with the words “undertake a study of at least three meetings”.

Amendment

Karim Bardeesy moved, — That the motion be amended by adding after the words “Report its findings and recommendations to the House” the following: “and pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee request that the government table a comprehensive response to the report”.

Debate arose thereon.

At 1:27 p.m., the meeting was suspended.

At 1:35 p.m., the meeting resumed.

By unanimous consent, the amendment was withdrawn.

After debate, the question was put on the motion, as amended, and it was agreed to.

The motion, as amended, read as follows:

That, given that:

  • The United States has invoked Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to unilaterally alter the tariff structure on steel and aluminum goods entering the United States;
  • These changes have reportedly resulted in dramatic tariff increases for members of Canada’s moldmaking industry;
  • The impacts extend beyond moldmaking to the broader metallurgical processing sector and advanced manufacturers that rely on cross-border trade; and
  • This policy threatens thousands of Canadian jobs, the families they support, and critical links in Canada’s domestic manufacturing supply chain;

The committee:

  • Pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), undertake a study of at least three meetings to defend the interests of Canadian workers and taxpayers by examining the economic and supply chain impacts of these tariffs and assessing potential policy responses available to the Government of Canada;
  • Invite the Minister of Industry, the Minister of International Trade, representatives from the Canadian Association of Moldmakers, and other representatives, experts, and stakeholders selected by parties to testify before the committee in relation to the study;
  • Begin the first meeting of this study no later than Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, and, once begun, give priority to the study over all other matters; and
  • Report its findings and recommendations to the House.

At 1:38 p.m., the committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.



Miriam Burke
Clerk of the committee