Vincent Bladen
Vincent Bladen is a notable figure in Canadian automotive history, known for his leadership as the chair of the royal commission that led to the pivotal 1965 Canada–U.S. Auto Pact. This agreement was instrumental in shaping the automotive landscape in Canada by removing tariffs on vehicles and parts, provided automakers built cars in Canada and performed significant value-added work. Bladen's work contributed to a dramatic increase in vehicle production and successfully integrated Canada's automotive industry with that of the United States, fostering a long-lasting relationship that benefited both economies.
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The work of its chair, Vincent Bladen, led to the 1965 Canada–U.S. Auto Pact.
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