Canadian EV policy & incentives
Ottawa funds a road upgrade to the Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in northern Quebec
The money comes from Ottawa's First and Last Mile Fund and targets a lithium deposit Ottawa calls one of the world's largest.
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Canadian EV policy & incentives
Canadian EV policy, EVAP rebates, provincial programs, tariffs and import quotas, explained for buyers.
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Canadian EV policy & incentives
Canada's federal EV rebate drops on January 1, 2027. Here's what changes and what doesn't
Transport Canada's rules in plain terms: the new amounts, why the pre-approval date matters more than delivery, and how the $50,000 cap is counted.
Canadian EV policy & incentives
Zero-emission vehicles were 13% of new vehicle sales in Canada in August 2026, up from 8.8% a year earlier
Statistics Canada's latest sales numbers show EV share climbing well past last year. Here's what the data says and what it doesn't.
Canadian EV policy & incentives
Ottawa puts $18.5M into Prevost coach project in Quebec
The Quebec coach builder will develop a new platform that supports electric and other zero-emission propulsion. Here's what the federal money covers.
Canadian EV policy & incentives
Comments on Ottawa's plan to repeal the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard close October 29
The federal government wants to drop the rule that forces automakers to offer a rising share of zero-emission vehicles. The public comment window ends Thursday.
Canadian EV policy & incentives
Canada's China-built EV quota: 33,069 permits left, and none used in October so far
Global Affairs Canada's latest report shows China-built EV imports at a standstill since Tesla's Model 3 ran out of quota. Here's what the numbers show.
Canadian EV policy & incentives
Ottawa freezes new-vehicle emissions standards through 2029 and adds $2.5 billion for Ontario's auto industry
The federal and Ontario governments announced the changes on October 21. The EV rebate isn't part of it, and the January 1 rebate drop still stands.
Canadian EV policy & incentives
Tesla halts Model 3 Premium orders in Canada, citing the China EV import quota
Tesla says its share of Ottawa's China EV quota is used up. Federal figures show most of the quota is still open. Here's what it means if you're shopping in the GTA.
Canadian EV policy & incentives
Model Y climbs to No. 2 in Canada's EV rebate claims, weeks before the rebate shrinks
Transport Canada's own data shows the Model Y climbing fast. Here's what the numbers say, and why the January 1 date matters more than your delivery date.