Resolution from the Corporation of the City of Brampton
Respecting the Canadian Auto Workers Campaigns
to Keep Tariff on New Imports
The Corporate Services Committee recommends that the resolution embodied in the following
communication (February 12, 1998) from the City Clerk, Corporation of the City of Brampton,
be endorsed:
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Brampton passed the following resolution at its meeting
held on February 9, 1998:
WHEREAS the auto industry, largely due to the Auto Pact, is critical to the economic health of Canada
and its communities, this important industry has been described as the engine of the Canadian economy;
and
WHEREAS trade policy has always been central to Canadian auto policy, auto provides 150,000 direct
jobs (assembly and components) and some 175,000 spin off jobs (steel, plastics, glass, rubber, etc.,);
and
WHEREAS overseas auto companies have demonstrated a markedly lower commitment to investment
and jobs than Big Three companies; and
WHEREAS the elimination of tariffs facing non auto-pact companies would inevitably lead to
significant job losses in the many communities in Canada that depend on the auto industry, either
directly or indirectly through related activities such as parts, production and spinoff economic activity;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Federal government reverse their recent decision on
auto parts and cease any action, legislative or otherwise, that would lead to the elimination of auto
tariffs on vehicle assembly and that the Federal government fully commit to protect the principles of the
auto pact; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council go on record with Federal and Provincial governments
in supporting the immediate withdrawal of any intention to implement such tariff removal and ensure
the protection of the Auto Pact; and
that this resolution be circulated to all municipalities with a population greater than 50,000 and to the
Federal and Provincial Members of Parliament for Brampton.
On behalf of City of Brampton Council, I would request this resolution be placed before your Council
for consideration and support.
