In Calgary, during a panel led by The Logic’s David Skok, GM Canada president Kristian Aquilina declared the automaker’s opposition to federal mandates requiring all vehicle sales be electric by 2035. Aquilina emphasized customer choice over enforced targets. Ottawa’s regulations, introduced in 2023, stipulate 20% of sales be zero-emission by 2026, rising to 100% by 2035.
Auto executives, citing inadequate incentives and recent U.S. tariffs, have urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to reconsider. A spokesperson for Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin stated the government will consult industry stakeholders, hinting that adjustments to the ambitious policy may now be possible.
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