Carney pauses electric vehicle mandate, announces new 'buy Canadian' policy

Canada to give automakers a break on EV sales target as US tariffs weigh

Canadian PM Carney also announced a fund of $5 billion Canadian ($3.6bn US) to help firms in sectors hurt by tariffs.

Carney pushes for 'Buy Canadian' policy and pauses EV targets for 2026

The moves come as Canada's economy has shown signs of weakening - shedding 66,000 jobs in August - under the impact of Trump's tariffs.

Carney pauses 2026 EV target, announces ‘Buy Canada’ policy

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a nine-part strategy to support sectors impacted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which includes a review of the federal government’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate and a “Buy Canada” policy, CTV News has learned.

PM Carney delays electric vehicle sales mandate by one year

Electric vehicle sales in Canada hit 18 per cent last year when the government was offering consumer rebates.

Carney unveils billions in funding, Buy Canada policy to combat Trump's tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney rolled out a series of measures on Friday that he says will transform Canada’s economy into a force that can withstand the trade shocks of the Trump administration.

Mark Carney introduces suite of measures to help sectors battered by tariffs, hits pause on Justin Trudeau-era policies including EV mandate

Carney will delay incoming sales mandates for zero-emission vehicles, and “amend” regulations for cleaner fuels to help automakers and other businesses hit by tariffs and support the biofuel sector.