Carney reinstates EV buyer incentives, scraps sales mandate

APMA
Feb 9
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Eric Atkins, The Globe and Mail

Feb 5, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new automotive strategy that eliminates the EV sales mandate while introducing stricter emissions standards, consumer rebates, charging investments, and billions in industry support. APMA President Flavio Volpe said the changes should have positive impacts on the industry, as the plan aims to reinforce domestic manufacturing and the broader supply chain amid ongoing tariff pressure from President Donald Trump.

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