Ford Says He Had ‘Very Productive’ Meetings With Carney, Joly on Auto Sector Ontario Premier Doug Ford held “very productive” meetings with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly regarding the Canadian automotive sector and the potential opening of the market to Chinese electric vehicles. Ford expressed confidence in future progress, acknowledging that while families may disagree, 98 percent of the issues are agreed upon. The discussions occurred separately in Toronto on January 26.

• Ontario Premier Doug Ford met with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Industry Minister Mélanie Joly.
• The meetings focused on Canada’s automotive sector and the potential for Chinese electric vehicles to enter the market.
• Ford described the conversations as “very productive” and “great.”
• He expressed confidence in moving forward despite some disagreements.
• Ford likened the situation to a family where most issues are agreed upon.