CVMA statement on the suspension of the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard
Statement by Brian Kingston, President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association (CVMA):
“The CVMA welcomes today’s announcement that the federal government will waive the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard (EV mandate) for the 2026 Model Year and launch a review of the regulation to reduce costs for the automotive industry. This is an important first step.
“The EV mandate imposes unsustainable costs on auto manufacturers, putting at risk Canadian jobs and investment in this critical sector of the economy. A full repeal of the regulation is the most effective way to provide immediate relief to the industry and keep it competitive.
“We look forward to working with the federal government as it undertakes a review of the regulation.”
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