OTTAWA—Dale Beugin, Executive Vice President of the Canadian Climate Institute, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement that it will delay the implementation of stronger emissions standards for new passenger vehicles:
“The federal government’s announcement that it is further delaying the tailpipe emissions standards to 2029 introduces uncertainty in the near term and steepens the climb to get back on track to hitting 75 per cent of sales for EVs by 2035.
“Ultimately, it will mean fewer options for consumers and businesses looking to save on fuel costs with affordable EV options—all while the rest of the world accelerates the transition to an electric future.
“Reaching those goals are achievable with strong policy signals, but consumers and businesses need certainty on the path forward to realize the Carney government’s goals of an electrified economy. As the government has made clear, the path to affordability, energy security, and competitiveness is electrification. This announcement is a step in the wrong direction to achieving those goals and the country’s commitments to reducing emissions.”
RESOURCES
- Statement | Repealing Canada’s electric vehicle standard and delaying its replacement puts 2035 sales goal at risk
- Blog | Canada’s EV future depends on a reliable charging network, at home and on the road
- Scoping paper | Leading the Charge: How Canadian governments and businesses can build a reliable, equitable, and smart EV charging network
- Insight | What is driving electric vehicle sales in Canada?
CONTACT
Krystal Northey (Mountain Time)
Lead, Public Affairs
Canadian Climate Institute
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Claudine Brulé (Eastern Time)
Lead, Communications and External Relations
Canadian Climate Institute
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About the Canadian Climate Institute
The Canadian Climate Institute is Canada’s leading climate change policy research organization. The Institute produces rigorous analysis, economic modelling, and in-depth research focused on incentivizing clean economic growth and low-carbon competitiveness, reducing emissions and accelerating Canada’s net zero energy transition, and making our economy and infrastructure more resilient to a warming climate.
