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Carney Repeals EV Mandate, Unveils New Green Standards

2/7/2026

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Carney Repeals EV Mandate

Prime Minister Mark Carney repealed the EV mandate requiring car sales to be electric by 2035.
He introduced greenhouse gas standards for vehicles from 2027 to 2032, aiming for 75% of cars electric by 2035.
Carney unveiled a $2.3 billion EV incentive.
Critics including Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and NDP interim Leader Don Davies challenge Canada's climate leadership.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford backs the new auto strategy amid declining EV sales.

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House Votes on Tariffs

The U.S. House is poised to vote on H.J. Res. 72 to end tariffs on Canada.
The tariffs have raised the U.S. tariff rate on Canadian imports, especially car and truck exports.
Exports to Canada fell 23% from March to November 2025, and tourism from Canada declined.
The legality of these tariffs is under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
A House vote could signal a shift in U.S.–Canada trade relations.

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Historical Context

The U.S. introduced Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in 1975 to enhance vehicle fuel efficiency and reduce oil dependency. This legislation influenced global automotive policies, including Canada's 2019 iZEV program. Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent repeal of the EV mandate highlights ongoing climate policy tensions, as critics like Elizabeth May advocate for stronger measures amid potential U.S. tariff changes affecting trade relations.

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Carney Repeals EV Mandate

Prime Minister Mark Carney repealed the EV mandate requiring car sales to be electric by 2035.
He introduced greenhouse gas standards for vehicles from 2027 to 2032, aiming for 75% of cars electric by 2035.
Carney unveiled a $2.3 billion EV incentive.
Critics including Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and NDP interim Leader Don Davies challenge Canada's climate leadership.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford backs the new auto strategy amid declining EV sales.

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