In a recent Globe & Mail column by Adam Radwanski, Flavio Volpe, President of the Auto Parts Manufacturers' Association, made the case for a Canadian-owned automaker.
As noted by Volpe, even if recent auto sector disputes with the U.S. are addressed, we should not go back to the status quo, saying, "We should never go back to the thing that I think people across the spectrum in this country criticize Canada for, which is lack of national ambition."
Mr. Volpe is 100% correct.
His point regarding national ambition is similar to a point I made in a recent column on the merits of supporting Canadian aerospace company NordSpace: "It’s time for Canada to think big. We have the people, the technology, and the wealth to be a robust military power capable of defending ourselves and assisting our allies. All we lack is the mindset."
Mr. Volpe is demonstrating the kind of thinking Canada needs, thinking that moves beyond the 'can't do' attitude that has often stifled innovation, and moves toward Canada stepping into our full potential as a nation.
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