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Tesla in Autopilot sped up before Utah crash
May 30, 2018 by Julian Hattem, The Associated Press

A Tesla that crashed while in Autopilot mode in Utah this month accelerated in the seconds before it smashed into a stopped firetruck, according to a police report obtained by The Associated Press. Two people were injured. Data from the…

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Feds: Uber self driving SUV saw pedestrian, did not brake
May 30, 2018 by Tom Krisher, The Associated Press

The autonomous Uber SUV that struck and killed an Arizona pedestrian in March spotted the woman about six seconds before hitting her, but did not stop because the system used to automatically apply brakes in potentially dangerous situations had been…

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More clarity needed about OCOT, CEO says
May 29, 2018 by Allan Janssen

According George Gritziotis, many trade workers in Ontario still seem to be unclear about the eight-year-old college’s role in the workplace.

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Nations condemn U.S. idea of auto tariffs
May 25, 2018 by Adam Malik

MEMA ‘disappointed’ and calls on Trump administration to pull back and ‘forge more positive trade relationships’

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MEMA backs letter to quicken pace of tariff exclusion
May 18, 2018 by Adam Malik

A letter signed by more than three dozen U.S. Congress members concerned about the slow pace of tariff exclusions is receiving praise from the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association. The delay is causing “a backlog of requests that places undue…

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NAFTA deadline nearing — is a quick deal possible?
May 16, 2018 by Alexander Panetta, The Canadian Press

Trump and Trudeau talk, Mexico expresses doubts that a deal can be reached in time and the U.S. says big issues are still unresolved

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Florida and Ontario coming together to support cross-border trade agreements
May 14, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

Chambers in Florida and Ontario are partnering together in support of continued cross-border trade agreements between the province and state.   Included in this partnership are The Florida Chamber of Commerce (Florida Chamber), Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), Canada-Tampa Bay Chamber…

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NAFTA concern: Red tape tying up auto production
May 11, 2018 by Adam Malik

Canada is voicing concerns heard from car companies that some of the rules being considered during the NAFTA negotiations could prove damaging to one of this continent’s biggest industries. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says she raised some of those…

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New Ontario holiday pay changes to be reversed
May 9, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

In what appears to be good news for small business around Ontario, a contentious portion of new workplace laws is being returned to its original state.  The Better Jobs Act’s employment regulation surrounding holiday pay, according to business owners, was costly and flawed in many ways.   The Ontario government’s new…

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Make NAFTA deal this month, or wait until 2019: U.S.
May 4, 2018 by Alexander Panetta, The Canadian Press

The United States says it hopes to conclude a NAFTA agreement this month, otherwise negotiations risk being punted off to 2019 and into an uncertain political climate.   U.S. trade czar Robert Lighthizer laid out his preferred timetable Tuesday: he…

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U.S. delays tariffs to June 1
May 2, 2018 by Alexander Panetta, The Canadian Press

The United States has delayed the imposition of steel and aluminum tariffs for another month, with a late-evening announcement Monday that pushed the internationally contentious issue off to June 1. The announcement came just before the deadline for the tariffs taking effect and marked…

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MEMA speaks out against Missouri Bill  
May 2, 2018 by Danielle Oswald

MEMA weighed in on the Missouri House Bill 1444, which requires all motor vehicles to have an inspection before the vehicle can be licensed. The new bill would eliminate the vehicle inspection program in the state.   MEMA sent a letter to the members of…