The Toronto Star, also citing a senior government official, reported the regulations seek to both reduce wait times for electric vehicles (EVs) and ensure the supply is “going toward Canadian markets.” The announcement is expected to take place Tuesday, the reports said. The source told the CBC that Canada has concerns over other countries, including the U.S., having a commanding influence on the supply of zero-emission vehicles. The new regulations, which will reportedly be called the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, are intended to help guarantee automakers will produce enough zero-emissions vehicles for the expected demand, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported, citing a senior government source not authorized to speak publicly.
Canada is expected to announce new regulations this week that will require all vehicles sold in the country to be zero-emissions by 2035, according to news reports.
