Background of the Promise

During the 2025 federal election campaign, Mark Carney, as Liberal Party leader, pledged to build an "All-in-Canada" network for auto manufacturing component parts. This commitment was announced in Windsor, Ontario, on March 26, 2025, amid escalating U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump that threatened Canada's integrated auto supply chains. The promise aimed to enhance domestic production by working with industry to manufacture more car parts within Canada, reduce the frequency of parts crossing the U.S. border during production, and attract new investments to bolster the sector's resilience.

Actions Taken by the Carney Government

Following the Liberals' victory in the April 28, 2025, election, Prime Minister Mark Carney has taken initial steps toward fulfilling this promise. On July 2, 2025, Carney met with leaders from the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association and automotive sector CEOs to discuss protecting Canadian supply chains amid ongoing U.S. tariffs and trade negotiations. These discussions focused on pursuing a deal with the United States by July 21, 2025, and exploring ways to strengthen domestic manufacturing. Additionally, the government has referenced the $2 billion strategic response fund, initially promised during the campaign, as a key mechanism to support this network, though specific allocations for component parts production have not been detailed publicly.

No major legislation has been proposed or passed directly related to this promise as of August 27, 2025. The government's approach has centered on consultations and negotiations rather than formal bills. For instance, there have been no parliamentary motions or acts introduced to mandate domestic sourcing or incentivize the relocation of parts manufacturing. Instead, efforts appear to be in the planning and dialogue phase, with Carney emphasizing the need to rework supply chains in response to trade volatility.

Progress on Specific Outcomes

Regarding the goal of building more car parts in Canada, the government has engaged in talks with industry stakeholders, but concrete developments such as new factories or expanded production facilities remain absent. Reports indicate that policy objectives are still evolving due to unpredictable U.S. trade actions, suggesting that while discussions are ongoing, actual implementation has not advanced significantly.

On limiting parts crossing the border during production, which addresses the vulnerability of supply chains where parts often cross the border multiple times, there have been high-level meetings aimed at reducing this dependency. However, no tangible measures, such as tariffs on imported components or subsidies for domestic alternatives, have been enacted to enforce these limits.

For attracting investment into the industry, the promised $2 billion fund is intended to draw capital, but as of late August 2025, the strategy has yet to take shape fully. Industry analyses highlight challenges in rapidly reorienting supply chains, and there is no evidence of new investments secured specifically under this initiative.

Assessment of Current Status

This promise is considered in progress because initial meetings and commitments have been made, but substantial actions are lacking. To become kept, the government must allocate funds from the $2 billion strategic response fund, pass supporting legislation or incentives to encourage domestic parts manufacturing, secure measurable investments, and demonstrate reductions in border-dependent production through industry partnerships by the end of 2026. It would be at risk of being broken if no progress occurs by mid-2026, such as failure to introduce relevant policies or if trade negotiations with the U.S. lead to abandoning the domestic focus. The promise could be deemed broken if the government explicitly drops the initiative or if the auto sector sees no net increase in Canadian-made components by the end of Carney's first term.

Overall Status

This promise is in progress.