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Before the Auto Pact
In 1965, a landmark agreement with the United States transformed Canada's tiny car-making industry into a world leader. The Auto Pact created thousands of Canadian jobs and was the backbone for a generation of economic growth. But the Auto Pact also tied Canada's fortunes more closely than ever to its southern neighbour.
Program: CBC Newsmagazine
Broadcast Date: Oct. 2, 1960
Guest(s): George Burt, E.H. Walker
Host: Norman DePoe, James Minifie
Duration: 14:03
Last updated: April 10, 2012
Page consulted on March 22, 2013
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A look at Canada's struggling auto industry in 1960.
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How the 1970s recession is affecting the Canadian auto industry.
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James Laxer discusses why he thinks the Auto Pact is bad for Canada an...
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Anger and protests over the troubled auto industry.
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Henry Ford sets up shop in Canada and American domination begins in th...
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A look at Canada's auto parts sector.
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The auto parts manufacturer symbolizes the growing success of the Cana...
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Possible effects of the Asian car market on Canada.
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A look at growing American disenchantment with the Auto Pact in 1987.
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History of the Auto Pact and its meaning to Canada.
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