On Wednesday, Liberal Minister of Environment Steven Guilbeault unveiled the zero-emission vehicle sales target.
The legislation will work by adding requirements to car manufacturers and importers to meet annual sale targets beginning with the 2026 model year - meaning 20% of vehicle sales must be electric.
By 2030, that target will grow to 60% of all sales until 2035 when all vehicles sold will be required to be electric.
"With Canada's deep experience in auto-parts manufacturing, vehicle assembly, and with all of the critical minerals needed for batteries found here, Canada is well positioned to be a leader in making the vehicles that the world is looking to drive," claimed Guilbeault in a press release.
"With (zero emission vehicles), we can cut pollution, create jobs, and make life more affordable for families across the country."
Comment: It's going to have exactly the opposite effect.
Comment: Looks like Canada decided to join the club. Except that it's a terrible idea since electric cars become practically useless in cold weather, they aren't cleaner than diesel cars, and not only do we not have enough electricity to electrify all cars they're even banning electric cars to save energy!