Government's Battery Plan Booms but Questions over EV Charges

Government's battery plan booms but questions over EV charges

The federal government's electric battery plan is booming in popularity, but questions have arisen over its plan to hit electric vehicle drivers with a new charge.

Is Canada hitting the brakes on EVs? What Carney is laying out - National

Prime Minister Mark Carney says 2026 electric vehicle sales requirements are being paused to add some 'flexibility' for the auto sector, and will reassess current mandates.

Poilievre accuses PM of flip-flopping on gas, diesel car ban

Pierre Poilievre is criticizing Mark Carney's decision to downshift the government's EV mandates and conduct a 60-day review of program.

Carney delays electric vehicle sales mandate by one year, launches cost review

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the federal government will waive its electric vehicle sales target for 2026 models.

Canada to delay EV mandate as country deals with Trump's tariffs

An official familiar with the matter says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is delaying a requirement for automakers that sell in Canada to begin hitting minimum sales levels for electric vehicles next year

Canada delaying plan to force automakers to hit EVs sales targets

Canada's EV mandate will be paused as the government conducts a 60-day review of the policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday.