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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
Nothing, there's no point in giving money to the Canadian Auto Industry until he knows what the American Strategy is. Also it sounds like the Canadian Auto makers haven't disclosed their short and long term strategies to the government yet, so its not very likely that money will head their way until they disclose this.
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Exactly.
Furthermore, I think there's a big bulls-eye on the backs of the CAW and UAW. Their greed and (intentional?) inability to grasp both the enormity of the situation and their significant role in this crisis has brought things to a head. I think the US Government (and the CPC, maybe even the Liberals)(rightfully) expect these guys to play ball. If they don't, I think they'll be happy to help restart a bankrupt Big 3 who get to operate in the same labour conditions as Toyota, Honda, et.al.
To paraphrase what Lee Iacocca said in the 1970s. We have no jobs at exploitative salaries. We have tons of jobs for a fair market wage.
The American (and Canadian) Government would be fools to give money away without solving this huge issue. Business Plans are fine and dandy, but unless they get their labour (and spin-off labour costs, such as benefits packages) under control, they'll be back at the trough before the next US election.