February 5, 2026
RED FM News Desk
Prime Minister Mark Carney has repealed Canada’s electric vehicle sales mandate that required all new passenger vehicle sales to be electric within a decade, ending a key environmental policy introduced under the Trudeau government.
In its place, Carney announced stricter greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicle model years 2027 through 2032, giving automakers more flexibility in how they meet emissions targets. Speaking at an auto parts manufacturer in the Greater Toronto Area, Carney said the new approach doubles the stringency of emissions standards while allowing companies to comply through electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, or more efficient internal-combustion engine models.
“Canada will set a new, more ambitious sovereign path to reduce automobile emissions,” Carney said.
The changes are part of a broader national automotive strategy aimed at protecting Canadian auto jobs and investment, particularly as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes to shift vehicle production south of the border. Ottawa also hopes the strategy will help accelerate the growth of Canada’s battery and zero-emission vehicle industries.
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