O, Canada! Who Stands On Guard For Thee? - CleanTechnica

The article discusses the intertwined automotive industries of Detroit (Michigan) and Windsor (Ontario), highlighting how deeply integrated the U.S. and Canadian auto sectors are, particularly under agreements like NAFTA. Canada has set ambitious policies mandating that all new passenger vehicles sold by 2035 be electric, with an initial target of 20% EV sales by 2026. However, this policy is under significant pressure from U.S. interests, including American automakers with Canadian factories, who argue that the mandate is unrealistic given current EV sales and disrupts the auto manufacturing business. Canadian auto industry groups and some government officials are calling for the 2035 EV mandate to be scrapped or revised, citing concerns that it favors companies without a Canadian presence over domestic EV industry development. Despite this pressure, there is strong support within Canada for maintaining and adapting the EV policy rather than abandoning it. Advocates emphasize that Canada should not backslide on its clean vehicle goals, especially as other countries continue to push forward with