nice vid and yeah it's an interesting history going way back (we learned some of the latter part of the vid when we we're hired at honda haha).

basically CN version is (as usual) politics/trade bullshit/money came between the US and Canada and (as usual) we got the short end of the stick.

it's too bad because we have some of the best car building skills in the world (engineering...maybe not as much but we prob could), and we could make a kick ass car and brand, but it ain't gonna happen. the dollar factor as i've mentioned before will always be a hinderance to us.

they also mentioned "Canadian spec" type of vehicles, i didn't know it went back that far lol. that is cool to see, as it is a very common aspect that's been going on for many years from what i did know of. anything from full on models we get (or didn't get) to some decent changes, to very small changes like having a "cold weather package" added and larger 4.5L washer fluid tank vs. the tiny US model ed.

it is nice to see how we were able to 'play' the Autopact vs. the usa by allowing the japanese/korean factories to setup shop and thusly sell not only within Canada but to the US as well and stick it to them for some nice returns. not to mention creating a huuuuuge industry and workforce in a few prov's.

with that being said, Canada can hold its head up high because we do actually BUILD and quality check the cars coming out of the factories made here, that are then shipped worldwide. (until there's a fuckup and the factory then argues with engineers and suppliers as to who's at fault

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