Monthly Communication Report

Corporation:	HONDA CANADA INC.
Associated registration:	960603-221401-82
Communication date:	2026-04-15
Posted date:	2026-05-15

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Charles Vincent, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister IS-Assistant Deputy Minister's Office, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Stephanie Tanton, Assistant Deputy Minister Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Benoit Tessier, Director General Automotive, Transportation, Digital and Industry Skills Branch, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Denis Martel, Director General Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Philip Jennings, Deputy Minister Office of the Deputy Minister, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
List of Details Subject matter Detail International Trade CANADA-UNITED STATES-MEXICO AGREEMENT ("CUSMA"): Communicating with government officials about CUSMA, previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"), more specifically about the need to ensure protections for North America's integrated automobile industry and supplier network. Industry, Labour, Taxation and Finance COMPETITIVENESS AND ECONOMIC & TRADE UNCERTAINTY: Communicating with government officials about potential support, policies and programs, including but not limited to the Auto Strategy and its pillars, Employment Insurance (EI), preventing labour disruptions (and to re-train employees) and maintain manufacturing competitiveness given the current economic and trade uncertainty. Industry, International Trade INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, trade issues and support measures related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automobiles, automotive parts and batteries. Environment, Industry, Taxation and Finance STRATEGIC RESPONSE FUND (SRF) AND STRATEGIC INNOVATION FUND ("SIF"): Communicating with government officials about funding under the Strategic Innovation Fund and the newly created Strategic Response Fund, to ensure and maintain the competitiveness of automobile manufacturing in Canada.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Dave Jamieson
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