The Vancouver International Auto Show has announced the removal of Tesla from its lineup due to concerns about the safety of attendees amidst recent protests against the electric car manufacturer. These protests stem from Elon Musk's connections to U.S. President Donald Trump during an ongoing trade dispute which has seen tariffs imposed on Canadian imports. The show's executive director stated that the decision considered potential unrest and was made to allow attendees to focus on the event's positive aspects after Tesla was offered a chance to withdraw voluntarily.
"The Vancouver Auto Show's primary concern is the safety of attendees, exhibitors, and staff," executive director Eric Nicholl said. "This decision will ensure all attendees can be solely focused on enjoying the many positive elements of the event."
In a news conference, Nicholl said that Tesla was given the opportunity to voluntarily withdraw over the last week, and the carmaker was informed of the removal at 1 p.m. PT on Tuesday.
Nicholl said, in response to a question from CBC News, that the concerns prompting the removal were "all-inclusive" of the prospect of protests and vandalism against Tesla.
"[In] light of the recent escalating events throughout North America, as we're getting closer, we're seeing a spike," the expo director said, referring to protests over the last six weeks.
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