3 d. ago Derq Partners with Tacel Ltd. to Expand AI Traffic Safety Solutions Across Canada

ITS leader to deliver Derq’s proven AI road safety solutions nationwide, advancing Vision Zero goals across Canada. MONTREAL — Derq, the MIT spin-off and leader in AI-powered traffic safety and connected vehicle technology, today announced a strategic distribution partnership with Tacel Ltd., Canada’s leading provider of intelligent transportation systems. The collaboration will accelerate deployment of […]

Culture

5 d. ago EV sales in Canada plummet nearly 30%, even as wider auto sales remain strong

Drop in EV sales in second quarter attributed to the end of several government rebate programs

Other

6 d. ago Many EV owners say they’re undeterred after the federal government’s mandate pause

Not much changed immediately for electric vehicle drivers across Canada after the federal government announced a step back from its EV policy. But many drivers fear infrastructural growth and improved public charging stations will slow in the coming years. When Julien Kos drove to Moncton earlier this year, his plan heavily relied on charging his […]

Politics

7 d. ago GM president says pause on EV mandate is welcome, calls for consumer

VANCOUVER — Canada’s policies around electric vehicles need to be more reflective of consumer demand, rather than a “forced outcome” from federal mandates, the president of GM Canada said. Kristian Aquilina was in Vancouver for a conference on electric vehicles on Saturday, the day after the federal government announced it was delaying its electric vehicle […]

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7 d. ago GOLDSTEIN: Cancelling EV sales mandate a sign of much bigger problems for taxpayers

Prime Minister Mark Carney was right to kill his government’s mandate that 20% of all new car sales in Canada had to be zero emissions vehicles starting next year – current sales are less than half that – but that’s just the tip of the iceberg of the problem. The bigger problem is that, according […]

Economics

8 d. ago Ontario drove Carney’s decision to suspend EV mandate: B.C. Energy Minister Dix

VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s energy minister says the federal decision to delay its electric vehicle sales mandate largely reflects circumstances in Ontario, and Ottawa should follow through on a more Canada-wide policy after its review. Adrian Dix says electric vehicles remain in high demand in B.C., and any new policy should focus on the main […]

Politics

8 d. ago New measures for Canadian industries give them a fighting chance amid economic upheaval

New Economy Canada reacts to federal ‘Buy Canadian’ and Electric Vehicle standard announcement Victoria, BC, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today Prime Minister Mark Carney introduced new measures to protect, build and transform Canadian strategic industries, including support for reskilling Canadian workers, a new federal ‘Buy Canadian’ policy, reviewing the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, and […]

Other

8 d. ago Letters September 5, 2025: ‘Carney is doing his best, cut him some slack.’

Doing it well enough It doesn’t matter what PM Carney does, columnists seem to find fault. He’s removed tariffs on U.S. CUSMA compliant goods. Experts feel this strengthens our negotiating position on tariffs. He visited Ukraine gifting armored vehicles, strengthened European ties and signed new trade agreements. Canada’s businesses want financial support. Farmers want a […]

Transport

9 d. ago Canada to Stall Electric Vehicle Rules as Carney Seeks to Boost Auto Sector

Canada is delaying a plan to force automakers to hit minimum sales levels for electric vehicles by 2026, a concession to manufacturers in a sector that has been upended by tariffs.

Transport

1 week ago Canadian farmers weigh future as Chinese tariffs hit canola prices

China hit Canadian canola seed with a 75.8 per cent tariff. The duty is seen as a response to Canada's 100 per cent tariff on Chinese electric vehicles.

Economics

2 w. ago More U.S. companies pull thousands of packages of shrimp for potential radioactive contamination

More companies are recalling tens of thousands of packages of imported shrimp sold at Walmart, Kroger and other U.S. stores because they may contain radioactive contamination, according to federal notices. AquaStar USA Corp. of Seattle is recalling more than 26,000 packages of refrigerated cocktail shrimp sold at Walmart stores in 27 states between July 31 […]

Economics

2 w. ago Ford Motors recalls thousands of vehicles in Canada for brake issues

A reported issue with some braking systems has led Ford Motors to recall thousands of vehicles in Canada and the United States, including some Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX models.

Transport

2 w. ago Drones, armoured vehicles part of Canada’s $2B military aid package for Ukraine

Canada details $2B Ukraine aid including drones, arms, and $31M for reconstruction and digital resilience, as PM ark Carney visits Kyiv on Independence Day.

Events

3 w. ago Two Years on Canadian Roads Show VinFast’s Commitment to EV Market

MARKHAM, Ontario — As Canada’s electric vehicle market matures, one global brand has spent the past two years quietly shaping expectations with affordable models, long-range options, and one of the industry’s most generous warranties. Canadians are buying more zero-emission vehicles every year. In 2024, electric vehicles made up 15.4 percent of new registrations1. That’s up […]

Transport

3 w. ago Ford Seeks to Sell Excess Battery Supply in Weakened EV Market

Ford Motor Co. and South Korea’s SK On are seeking buyers for excess battery supply produced at their new joint-venture Kentucky factory, underscoring the waning demand for electric vehicles in the US.

Economics

4 w. ago Tesla continues to lose customers in Canada. Can it ever bounce back?

Industry insiders say Elon Musk could be in 'a no-win' situation in terms of redeeming the brand

Economics