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 The Auto Pact: En Route to Free Trade |
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In 1965, a landmark agreement with the United States transformed Canada's tiny car-making industry into a world leader. The Auto Pact created thousands of Canadian jobs and was the backbone for a generation of economic growth. But the Auto Pact also tied Canada's fortunes more closely than ever to its southern neighbour. |
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 Henry Ford sets up shop in Canada and American domination begins in the auto industry. (Radio; runs 6:42) |
 The Auto Pact signals a new era for the Canadian economy (TV; runs 2:11) |
 Canadians struggle to adapt to their auto industry marriage with the United States (Radio; runs 6:45) |
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 Anger and protests over the troubled auto industry (TV; runs 2:04) |
 The auto parts manufacturer symbolizes the growing success of the Canadian auto industry. (Radio; runs 11:52) |
 Foreign auto makers set up shop as the country's struggling industry comes of age. (TV; runs 4:40) |
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 The Americans say they plan to chip away at Auto Pact during free trade negotiations (TV; runs 2:53) |
 The North American Free Trade Agreement gives Canada access to a new market but may also lure auto business south. (TV; runs 3:33) |
 Canada must go it alone without the Auto Pact. The agreement that built its powerhouse auto industry is no more. (TV; runs 2:51) |
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