The Canadian Government has finalized its Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, a key initiative aiming to achieve 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035. Announced by Steven Guilbeault, the minister of environment and climate change, the standard sets interim goals of 20% EV sales by 2026 and 60% by 2030. This move aligns with global efforts to reduce emissions, mirroring initiatives in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. Provinces like British Columbia and Quebec, with existing standards, are witnessing increased EV sales, constituting one in five transactions.
The standard's phased-in approach is intended to ensure a smooth transition to a zero-emission future, addressing the rising demand for EVs in Canada due to decreasing prices and increased affordability through federal and provincial incentives. The Canadian government has committed $1.2 billion to establish 84,500 chargers by 2029, complementing private and provincial efforts to expand the charging network. The standard's establishment follows two years of engagement and is part of the government's broader investment in EV production and battery supply chains, expected to create thousands of jobs within a modern automotive supply chain. Ministers highlighted the progress in reducing emissions and emphasized the health and job creation benefits associated with the transition to EVs.
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