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Canada Pauses EV Sales Target Amid Climate Backlash

9/12/2025

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Canada’s federal government paused the 2026 electric vehicle (EV) sales target, facing backlash from climate experts and opposition parties.
Prime Minister Mark Carney initiated a 60-day review of the EV standard to lower costs for automakers.
Critics claim this move undermines climate policy and restricts consumer options for EVs.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called the delay a “clumsy retreat,” warning it could hurt North American competitiveness.
EV sales fell 39.2% in Q2 2025, with experts citing inadequate charging infrastructure as a barrier to adoption.

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Story summary

Canada’s federal government paused the 2026 electric vehicle (EV) sales target, facing backlash from climate experts and opposition parties.
Prime Minister Mark Carney initiated a 60-day review of the EV standard to lower costs for automakers.
Critics claim this move undermines climate policy and restricts consumer options for EVs.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called the delay a “clumsy retreat,” warning it could hurt North American competitiveness.
EV sales fell 39.2% in Q2 2025, with experts citing inadequate charging infrastructure as a barrier to adoption.