Dimitry Anastakis
Dimitry Anastakis is the Wilson-Currie Chair in Canadian Business History at the University of Toronto, recognized for his expertise in the history of the North American auto industry. He authored 'Auto Pact: Creating a Borderless North American Auto Industry, 1960-1971,' which highlights the historical context of the Canada-U.S. Auto Pact and the integration of the automotive sectors between the two countries, making significant contributions to the understanding of business history in North America.
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Dimitry Anastakis, professor of Canadian business history, said the incoming EVs will likely have minimal impact on existing local production and sales.
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Dimitry Anastakis is the Wilson-Currie Chair in Canadian Business History at the University of Toronto.
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