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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1



                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form F-4) of Magna International Inc. for the
registration of its Class A Subordinate Voting Shares and to the incorporation
by reference therein of our report dated February 11, 2002, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of Magna International Inc. for the year ended
December 31, 2001 included as Exhibit 3 in the Report on Form 6-K of Magna
International Inc. dated April 4, 2002, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.


Toronto, Canada                        /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
July 18, 2002                          Chartered Accountants




        COMMENTS FOR U.S. READERS BY INDEPENDENT AUDITORS ON CANADA/U.S.
                               REPORTING CONFLICT


In the United States, reporting standards for auditors require the addition of
an explanatory paragraph in the auditors' report (following the opinion
paragraph) when there is a change in accounting principles that has a material
effect on the comparability of a company's financial statements. Our report to
the Shareholders of Magna International Inc. dated February 11, 2002 is
expressed in accordance with Canadian reporting standards which do not require
reference to such a change in accounting principles in the auditors' report when
the change is properly accounted for and adequately disclosed in the financial
statements. For the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company changed its method
of accounting for earnings per share as described in note 2 to the consolidated
financial statements.




Toronto, Canada                        /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
July 18, 2002                          Chartered Accountants


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