Re “Ottawa should pull the plug on EV mandates” (Editorial, Sept. 8):
As the world races ahead with electric vehicle adoption, with 25 per cent of global vehicle sales set to be electric this year, Canada is out of step.
Yes, U.S. tariffs are putting unfair pressure on the auto industry. But hesitation risks leaving Canada struggling to keep up with a burgeoning global EV market.
We have everything we need to lead: a skilled work force, clean electricity and abundant critical minerals. As we bolster Canadian sovereignty, security and resilience, we can move beyond simply extracting and exporting the raw materials used to develop and sell advanced technologies to the world.
But leadership requires consistency. The EV mandate was developed in consultation with industry and, while times are tough, it remains the most efficient way for Canada to compete globally.
We can modify it, but nothing is more costly than starting and stopping – for consumers, taxpayers and businesses investing in this transition.
