The CEOs of Canada's major automakers are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to eliminate the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, claiming it jeopardizes thousands of jobs and their companies amid U.S. tariffs. The ZEV mandate requires a gradual increase in the sale of zero-emission vehicles, reaching 20% next year and 100% by 2035. Industry executives argue that U.S. tariffs have led to a steep decline in vehicle exports to the U.S., with Statistics Canada reporting a 23% drop in light-duty vehicle exports. They contend that maintaining the current ZEV targets is unachievable and detrimental to the industry.
The CEOs of Canada's top three automakers requested the elimination of the federal zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, claiming it threatens jobs and companies amid U.S. tariffs.
The ZEV mandate in Canada requires 20% of new vehicle sales to be zero-emission by next year, escalating to 100% by 2035 to meet emission-reduction targets.
Statistics Canada reported a 23% decrease in light-duty vehicle exports to the U.S. in April compared to the previous year, exacerbated by U.S. tariffs.
Industry leaders assert that the current electric vehicle mandate is unattainable and that U.S. tariffs have severely impacted Canada’s automotive export market.
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