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Canadian Liberals Defeat Motion to Repeal 2035 Gas Vehicle Ban, Uphold EV Sales Mandate Starting 2026 Amid Job, Cost Concerns

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Updated Jul 3, 2025, 08:09 PM

The Canadian Liberal government, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is advancing a mandate to phase out the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035, requiring increasing percentages of zero-emission vehicle sales: 20% by 2026, 60% by 2030, and 100% by 2035. This policy has faced strong opposition from Conservative politicians, industry representatives, and some provincial officials who argue that the mandate will increase vehicle costs by up to $20,000, eliminate approximately 38,000 Canadian jobs, and disproportionately impact rural communities and sectors such as farming and long-distance commuting. Conservatives tabled a motion to repeal the ban and the electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate, but it was defeated in Parliament with support from the Liberals, New Democratic Party, and Bloc Québécois. Critics contend the mandate is an overreach that restricts consumer choice and threatens the automotive industry amid ongoing challenges from U.S.

tariffs. In response to industry concerns, Prime Minister Carney met with automotive sector CEOs in early July 2025 to discuss the impact of tariffs and the EV mandate. Automakers expressed cautious optimism about potential adjustments to the policy. Meanwhile, environment ministers from Alberta and Ontario have called on the federal government to reconsider Trudeau-era climate policies, including the EV mandate. Government research indicates low consumer readiness for zero-emission vehicles, with only 12% of drivers indicating their next vehicle purchase would be electric. The debate continues over balancing environmental goals with economic and consumer impacts as the 2026 start date for the mandate approaches.

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.@Transport_gc research disclosed June 20 the #ElectricVehicle mandate was divisive with only 12% of drivers agreeing their next new vehicle would be a zero emission model.