Not true. Our auto industry is almost as old as the Americans'. Some plants are almost 100 yrs old. GM Oshawa was originally built in 1907, Chrysler Windsor Assembly Plant 1928, Ford Oakville 1953, Ford Windsor Engine 1923, to name a few. Our industry is mature, and regardless of whether or not it was founded by American companies, the fact remains, it was founded, not to circumvent regulations, or to increase profit margins, but to fullfill their expansionist aspirations.