Honda employees work along the vehicle assembly line in Alliston, Ont., on April 25, 2024. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette
The heads of associations for Canada’s automotive manufacturers and dealers told MPs that they want to see an end to electric vehicle (EV) mandates that are harming competitiveness in the sector, as well as a negotiated deal with the United States ending automobile tariffs.
“Priority one is the elimination of the federal EV mandate, known as the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard. This regulation is prioritizing EV sales over the development of our North American EV supply chain,” Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CMVA) President and CEO Brian Kingston told the House of Commons Industry Committee on Oct. 27.
