Carney scraps EV mandate for emissions reduction plan

APMA
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Marella Fernandez, The Close | BNN Bloomberg

Feb 5, 2026

Flavio Volpe, president of the APMA, discussing Canada's EV mandate. He said the new emissions-based approach targets carbon reduction while creating “a path” for multiple technologies, supported by rebates and charging investments that make adoption easier for consumers and strengthen the business case for future manufacturing investment.

(Flavio appears @ 1:18:46)

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