Poilievre vows to scrap electric vehicle mandates if elected

April 24, 2025, 9:22 am

The Conservative leader declared his intent to abolish government-imposed electric vehicle mandates and internal combustion engine bans, dismissing them as unnecessary "Carney tax." His pledge represents a stark departure from current policy, stirring fierce debates on market freedom versus environmental regulation.

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nationalpost.com / Poilievre vows to scrap Liberal electric vehicle mandate

Poilievre said at a Halifax car dealership that the state has no place in the garages of Canadians

torontosun.com / THE LATEST: Poilievre pledges to scrap internal combustion engine ban

Follow the Toronto Sun's updates throughout the day ahead of the April 28 election.

torontosun.com / Conservatives vow to end Liberal gas-powered vehicle ban

Starting next year, 20% of all new cars sold in Canada must be 100% electric — a figure that increases to 100% by 2035.

ledevoir.com / Poilievre veut abolir les quotas de véhicules électriques pour les constructeurs

Le chef conservateur plaide qu’il est temps de mettre fin à la «guerre contre l’auto».

theglobeandmail.com / Pierre Poilievre pledges to scrap electric vehicle sales mandates if elected

The Conservative Leader called the EV mandates a ‘Carney tax,’ saying they will cost consumers more and Canadians should be able to choose what kind of vehicle they drive


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