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In this episode, Huw Williams sits down with Guelph MP Dominique O’Rourke to explore the key issues shaping Canada’s political and economic landscape, with a focus on what they mean for the automotive sector, local communities, and businesses across the country. From policy priorities on Parliament Hill to constituency perspectives from Guelph, this discussion offers insight into how government decisions translate into real-world impact.

In this episode, moderator Huw Williams is joined by Harb Gill, Conservative Member of Parliament for Windsor, for an in‑depth discussion on key issues impacting Canada’s automotive sector. The conversation explores tariffs, their implications for the industry, and why Windsor plays a critical role in Canada’s automotive ecosystem, from manufacturing to cross‑border trade. Drawing on Windsor’s unique position at the heart of the auto supply chain, this episode highlights the intersection of policy, trade, and industry at a pivotal moment for Canadian dealers and manufacturers.

In this episode, Huw Williams sits down with Raquel Dancho, Member of Parliament for Kildonan—St. Paul in Manitoba. Together, they dive into some of the most pressing issues facing Canadian dealers and the broader economy today. Raquel shares her perspectives on U.S. tariffs and their impact on Canadian industries, the evolving landscape of EV mandates, and the growing concerns surrounding Canada’s crime crisis—a topic she has been vocal about as part of her parliamentary work. It’s a candid, insightful conversation that sheds light on the policy debates shaping the road ahead for Canadian automotive retailers.

In the latest episode, Liberal MP James Maloney joined Huw Williams to discuss federal auto policy at a critical moment for the industry. The conversation covered Ottawa’s pause and review of EV mandates, dealer concerns around the luxury tax and affordability, trade pressures with the United States, and the role of the Liberal Auto Caucus in shaping policy.

In this episode, Huw Williams sat down with David Adams, President of the Global Automakers of Canada, and Michael Rothe, President and CEO of the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association, for a wide-ranging conversation on the intersection of politics, automotive manufacturing, and financial services in Canada.CADA Driving the Hill is your front-row seat to the conversations shaping the future of the automotive industry, from Parliament Hill to the dealership.

In our first episode, Huw Williams sat down with Melissa Lantsman, MP of Thornhill and Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party, to talk car thefts, EV mandates, and what Ottawa is getting right (or wrong) about the industry.

CADA Driving the Hill is your front-row seat to the conversations shaping the future of the automotive industry, from Parliament Hill to the dealership.