CVMA Applauds Quebec Budget 2020 Commitment to Electric Vehicle Incentives

March 12, 2020 STATEMENT

The members of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA) applaud the Quebec government’s continued commitment to electric vehicle purchase incentives, as announced yesterday in Quebec Budget 2020.

Incentives to purchase new and used electric vehicles as well as to install home and work charging stations are critical to support increased adoption of these vehicles and we congratulate the Quebec government on this announcement.

About the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA)
The Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association is the industry association that has represented Canada’s leading manufacturers of light and heavy duty motor vehicles for more than 90 years. Its membership includes FCA Canada, Inc.; Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited and General Motors of Canada Company. Collectively its members account for more than 50% of vehicles produced in Canada, operate 5 vehicle assembly plants as well as engine and components plants, and have over 1,300 dealerships. 130,000 jobs are directly tied to vehicle assembly in Canada. Direct and indirect jobs associated with vehicle manufacturing are estimated at over 500,000 across the country.