Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Thursday the cancellation of the policy requiring all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by 2035. This decision reverses a previous commitment aimed at reducing emissions through a full transition to electric vehicles within the next decade and a half.
Alongside this policy change, the government has designated funds to support the growth of electric vehicle production in Canada. The move seeks to strengthen the domestic auto sector, which has faced challenges due to tariffs imposed by the United States.
**Why this matters**
The cancellation of the EV sales mandate signals a shift in Canada’s approach to climate and emissions policies. However, the investment in EV manufacturing highlights an effort to maintain competitiveness in the evolving automotive market and protect jobs in the Canadian auto industry amid international trade pressures.
Source: NewsData