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Canada repeals EV mandate, tightens vehicle emissions alongside new auto strategy, incentives

Published 22:38 on February 5, 2026 / Last updated at 22:38 on February 5, 2026 / and / Americas (US & Canada), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Canada’s federal government said Thursday it would trade its electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate for tighter GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks, as part of a broader strategy aimed at reshaping how emissions reductions are delivered in the transport sector.
Canada’s federal government said Thursday it would trade its electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate for tighter GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks, as part of a broader strategy aimed at reshaping how emissions reductions are delivered in the transport sector.


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