Canada is a nation on wheels and many Canadians are directly involved in putting people in the driver?s seat. Over 1.5 million new vehicles are purchased each year in Canada which makes the automotive industry the country?s largest employer.  One in six working Canadians is employed directly or indirectly in automotive-related positions:

- 125,000 in automobile manufacturing

- 125,000 in automotive supplies

- 125,000 in the retail sector and thousands more in associated industries.