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The German automaker ‘focuses on what makes sense for us,’ says Volkswagen Group spokesperson, which Canadian industry leaders say is unsurprising given the ‘high stakes’ of the negotiations.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly has repeatedly said the federal government wants to see further industrial benefits in the form of auto investment in Canada tied to the submarine contract.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
German automaker Volkswagen says it’s not involved in Germany and Norway’s joint bid to win Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine contract despite the federal government’s efforts to tie the procurement to automotive investments.
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