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Ottawa must not abandon electric vehicles to align with Washington
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Fusion42 · 9 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The article discusses the pressures on Canadian auto policy from U.S. tariffs and the risk of Canada aligning by weakening electric vehicle (EV) policies. It argues Canada should strengthen its EV policies to build a resilient auto industry through more manufacturers, investment, and affordable EV options rather than relying on the U.S. market approach.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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Canadian auto founders face a choice to drive EV policy or lose control of the market to U.S. tariff pressure. You must push for stronger domestic EV standards to open the market and avoid dependency on falling American policy.
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