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OTTAWA – August 18, 2026 – The federal government has taken steps to formally repeal Canada’s electric vehicle sales mandate, but the stricter emission standards Prime Minister Mark Carney promised as a replacement are not yet ready.
A senior government official said Ottawa is aiming to have draft regulations in place by early 2027. In the meantime, the existing EV sales targets are being removed without an immediate replacement framework.
The original mandate required a rising percentage of new vehicle sales to be zero-emission. Critics of the policy argued it was unrealistic given supply constraints, consumer demand, and the state of charging infrastructure, particularly in rural and northern regions. Supporters said it was necessary to meet climate targets.
The timing of the repeal has drawn attention as the government balances industrial policy, trade pressures, and emissions goals. Further details on the replacement standards are expected in the coming months.
