An electric vehicle is charged in Ottawa in 2022.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press
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New policies and outside pressures are leading to big changes to Canada’s burgeoning electric vehicle industry.
In February, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced increased incentives for prospective EV buyers as part of an effort to bolster the automotive sector. Chinese manufacturers are also preparing to release their EVs to the Canadian market.
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Meanwhile, tariffs and other financial pressures coming from the U.S. have put pressure on Canada’s automotive sector, which is struggling to manage Ottawa’s new priorities while staying afloat.
Transportation reporter Eric Atkins, policy columnist Adam Radwanski and investment reporter David Berman answered questions about Canada’s EV industry, the pressures on the country’s automotive industry, and the growing presence of Chinese EV companies.
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