A group of Canadian automotive writers said that they will avoid attending media events in American states that do not protect reproductive rights. A draft open letter received signatures from more than 30 industry professionals in the country., Elle Alder, a Toronto-based automotive journalist and photorgapher, wrote that “politics are compromising our industry peers’ rights, safety, dignity, and opportunity.
Media events are hosted by automakers to allow a large group of writers from a variety of outlets to drive their vehicles. Given ‘s small size and its proximity to the U.S., press events for the country’s writers are often extensions of American events. That means that Canadian auto writers must frequently go to the U.S. on assignment.It’s time for the auto industry to press for our colleagues’ rights and safety.
Colleagues, please give this a read and consider signing your name to the open letter at the end. This will be formally presented to manufacturer reps on Thurs, September 1.