"Japanese Automakers Abandon Unified Lobbying Effort in Canada In a significant shift in the Canadian automotive landscape, Honda and Toyota have severed ties with the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association of Canada (JAMA), a group that represented the interests of Japanese automakers in the country. The decision, made in 2021, effectively disbanded the organization and left the two manufacturers to pursue separate lobbying efforts. The move is likely a response to changing market dynamics and regulatory environments, as well as a desire for greater flexibility in advocating for their interests in Canada. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, the implications of this decision will be closely watched by industry observers and policymakers alike."
Honda and Toyota were core members of the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association of Canada (JAMA) until 2021, when the group was disbanded and the manufacturing lobbying fi ...
