TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is delaying a requirement for automakers to begin hitting minimum sales levels for electric vehicles next year, an official familiar with the matter said Friday.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly ahead of Carney’s announcement.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set the target, requiring that in 2026 20% of passenger vehicles sold should be zero-emission vehicles.
Removing the requirement comes as automakers deal with the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Carney is set to announce later Friday measures for workers and businesses in those sectors most impacted by the U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions.
