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Unifor warns Chinese EV imports threaten Canadian auto jobs

by HR News Canada Staff January 19, 2026

written by HR News Canada Staff January 19, 2026

Unifor says the federal government's decision to ease restrictions on Chinese-owned electric vehicle imports could cost Canadian auto jobs and undermine the domestic manufacturing sector. The union, which represents 320,000 private-sector workers including thousands in auto manufacturing, says allow...

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