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Canada Targets 100% Electric Vehicle Sales by 2035

8/6/2025

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Canada's transportation sector is a significant contributor to climate change, accounting for 23% of greenhouse gas emissions. A bold federal policy aims for hybrids and electric vehicles to make up 20% of sales by 2026 and 100% by 2035. This shift could save over $90 billion and prevent 11,000 premature deaths, highlighting the urgent need to combat air pollution and protect public health.

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Canada's transportation sector is a significant contributor to climate change, accounting for 23% of greenhouse gas emissions. A bold federal policy aims for hybrids and electric vehicles to make up 20% of sales by 2026 and 100% by 2035. This shift could save over $90 billion and prevent 11,000 premature deaths, highlighting the urgent need to combat air pollution and protect public health.