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david paterson

@dpaterson1

Recently retired as Vice President Corporate & Environmental Affairs General Motors Canada

Joined October 2010
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david paterson Reposted

President Trump was asked about my comments last night when I said we need to be ready to stand up for Canadian workers if he follows through with his tariffs. President Trump told a reporter that he hopes the U.S. and Canada can work something out. I agree.   The good news is…

Ontario to restrict electricity exports to US and bar American-made alcohol if Trump tariffs applied trib.al/c0M4tVP



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Wrapping up our trade mission in #Washington with David Paterson, Ontario’s Representative in Washington.   David continues to serve as an important voice for Ontario on the ground in Washington.   Our government will continue to stand up for Ontario businesses and Ontario…

VictorFedeli's tweet image. Wrapping up our trade mission in #Washington with David Paterson, Ontario’s Representative in Washington.
 
David continues to serve as an important voice for Ontario on the ground in Washington.
 
Our government will continue to stand up for Ontario businesses and Ontario…

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A 25 per cent tariff would be devastating to workers and jobs in both Canada and the U.S. The federal government needs to take the situation at our border seriously. We need a Team Canada approach and response—and we need it now. Prime Minister Trudeau must call an urgent…


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David Paterson, Ontario representative in DC says election day is a 'big day of democracy' @AnnetteHamm FULL INTERVIEW: chch.com/morning-live/o…


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The U.S. is moving fast to ban Chinese software from vehicles on American roads. They’re worried about disruption and sabotage. To protect our shared national security, Canada must stay in lock-step with our American allies and do the same. By taking this step with the U.S., we…


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I’m glad to see the federal government is listening to our calls and taking quick action to protect Ontario and Canadian jobs from unfairly subsidized Chinese imports, particularly electric vehicles. Thousands of good-paying Ontario jobs and more than $43 billion in investments…

Chrystia Freeland calls China's EVs a threat to Canada and vows to fight back trib.al/xq4xCVM



david paterson Reposted

I had a terrific meeting with Congressman @PeteStauber during my visit to Washington. We spoke about Canadian & American #Mining history & the importance of building a #CriticalMinerals supply chain to fuel the world’s electric vehicles & the technologies of tomorrow. #Ontario

GeorgePirieMPP's tweet image. I had a terrific meeting with Congressman @PeteStauber during my visit to Washington.

We spoke about Canadian & American #Mining history & the importance of building a #CriticalMinerals supply chain to fuel the world’s electric vehicles & the technologies of tomorrow.

#Ontario

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During our last visit to #WashingtonDC, it was great to join @cabc_co’s Beth Burke on the @canusastreetpod Listen in to learn more about the many connections between #Ontario and the #US, from energy, to trade, to critical minerals and more! soundcloud.com/the-wilson-cen…

VictorFedeli's tweet image. During our last visit to #WashingtonDC, it was great to join @cabc_co’s Beth Burke on the @canusastreetpod.

Listen in to learn more about the many connections between #Ontario and the #US, from energy, to trade, to critical minerals and more!

soundcloud.com/the-wilson-cen…

david paterson Reposted

While in #WashingtonDC we were thrilled to connect with the Canadian Ambassador to the #UnitedStates, @KirstenHillmanA Together we’re working to increase our bilateral trade with the #USA and create the conditions for economic growth and job creation. @CanEmbUSA @dpaterson1

VictorFedeli's tweet image. While in #WashingtonDC we were thrilled to connect with the Canadian Ambassador to the #UnitedStates, @KirstenHillmanA.
 
Together we’re working to increase our bilateral trade with the #USA and create the conditions for economic growth and job creation.

@CanEmbUSA
@dpaterson1
VictorFedeli's tweet image. While in #WashingtonDC we were thrilled to connect with the Canadian Ambassador to the #UnitedStates, @KirstenHillmanA.
 
Together we’re working to increase our bilateral trade with the #USA and create the conditions for economic growth and job creation.

@CanEmbUSA
@dpaterson1

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Preparing for a busy day ahead tomorrow with Ontario’s new Representative in #Washington, @dpaterson1

VictorFedeli's tweet image. Preparing for a busy day ahead tomorrow with Ontario’s new Representative in #Washington, @dpaterson1.

Exactly right Brian. ⚡️The US has made a huge brave historic bet on green economic growth for the future and no country is a more indispensable US partner than Canada to make it happen for all our benefit.

“We have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime chance to increase our share of the industry.” Read my comments in @WardsAuto



david paterson Reposted

On World Environment Day, let’s honor Indigenous Peoples, leaders in nature conservation and stewards to the lands, water and wildlife across Turtle Island. #NIHM2023


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Our gov is proud to team up with QC with a joint investment of $300M to support 🇨🇦’s first cathode active materials facility to be built by @GMcanada and POSCO FutureM in Bécancour, Quebec. With this important project, there will be a piece of Bécancour in every GM vehicle in NA.


Great to see the EV battery supply chain charging up in Canada! #EV#critcalminerals pressroom.gm.ca/gmbx/ca/en/pre…


david paterson Reposted

Terrific discussion of one of the most critical economic issues facing the continent. Thanks for leading it Mr. Secretary. #USCanadaSummit @EurasiaGroup @BMO 🚘 ⚡️

U.S. and Canadian automotive industries are some of the most globally connected businesses in the world. Today at #USCanadaSummit, @EurasiaGroup hosted great discussions between public and private leaders on critical mineral #supplychains and a North American #cleanenergy future.

State_E's tweet image. U.S. and Canadian automotive industries are some of the most globally connected businesses in the world. Today at #USCanadaSummit, @EurasiaGroup hosted great discussions between public and private leaders on critical mineral #supplychains and a North American #cleanenergy future.


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Tune into the latest @AutoNewsCanada podcast with @GLaysonANC featuring CVMA president @bkingston discussing #Budget2023 and what it means for the #auto industry. #cdnecon #cdnpoli

ANC Podcast: March 31, 2023 | CVMA’s Brian Kingston breaks down the federal budget dlvr.it/Slm1gG

AutoNewsCanada's tweet image. ANC Podcast: March 31, 2023 | CVMA’s Brian Kingston breaks down the federal budget dlvr.it/Slm1gG


david paterson Reposted

"It's going to help keep Canada in the conversation." The '23 federal budget introduces a series of measures, including tax incentives for electric vehicle manufacturers, to respond to the US Inflation Reduction Act. @bkingston tells @VassyKapelos this is "very, very positive."


david paterson Reposted

Access to hydroelectricity was a key reason GM and POSCO chose Quebec for their project, said David Paterson, vice president for corporate and environmental affairs at GM Canada. "It’s the gift that keeps on giving,” Mr. Paterson said.

Volkswagen’s investment is a big vote of confidence for 🇨🇦, our auto sector and talented workers. Read to learn about the behind the scenes that lead to the largest investment in Canada’s auto sector and the first by a European car manufacturer! wsj.com/articles/joe-b…



david paterson Reposted

“This is a time of historic transformation for our industry and with this significant investment, St. Catharines will play a critical role in our EV future,” said Marissa West, president and managing director of GM Canada. #cdnecon #auto #EV

GM Canada to Invest in Manufacturing Drive Units for Electric Vehicles This investment plan would be expected to support around 500 jobs at the St. Catharines facility and enable the production of more than 400,000 #EV drive units a year. news.gm.ca/en/home/newsro…



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