Hour 1 of Ottawa Now for Tues. April 15th, 2025

Earlier this morning, we received reports about a concerning dilemma facing Honda Canada. They allege that the popular Japanese automaker was pondering a potential shift in production, going from markets like Canada and Mexico to the United States. By doing so, they could avoid the Trump tariffs. It appears that the temperature is cooling down at the Alliston plant, with the status quo slated to continue for the foreseeable future. However, they might not be the last automaker to ponder such a move. Kristy Cameron digs deeper with Flavio Volpe, the President of the Automotive Parts and Manufacturers Association. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top headlines.