Kristian Aquilina
Kristian Aquilina is the president of General Motors Canada, where he advocates for the automotive industry amidst changing regulations and market dynamics. Recently, he has been vocal about the challenges posed by Canada's stringent electric vehicle mandates, arguing that the targets set for 2026 are unrealistic and could negatively impact traditional vehicle sales and related jobs.
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In a letter to GM Canada president Kristian Aquilina, Mr. Champagne also highlighted declining production of the Chevrolet Silverado.
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