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Electric vehicles and RVs are just a few of the purchases Albertans are considering as a way to combat the soaring costs of commuting and traveling caused by spiking oil prices.

Nova Scotia's budget on Monday includes a $500 fee for electric vehicles and $250 fee for hybrids — to be paid every two years.

The newly launched consumer rebates for electric vehicles aim to help make the purchase more affordable — but how does the cost of powering one compare with a gas vehicle?

Only a few years ago, the Ford government unveiled billions in support for electric vehicle manufacturing projects. Now, many have been suspended or paused.

Starting Feb 16., Canadians will be able to qualify for some consumer rebates on the purchase or lease of a new electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has warned about the cybersecurity concerns around Chinese electric vehicles, which he called 'spy vehicles,' echoing comments from 2024.

The reborn federal electric vehicle rebate program is set to launch Monday — but some of Canada's auto dealers say they're still out tens of thousands dollars from the last one.

Premier Doug Ford repeatedly criticized Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to reduce tariffs on up to 49,000 Chinese-made EVs in exchange for reduced duties.

During a recent trip to China, Prime Minister Mark Carney agreed to lower tariffs on 49,000 Chinese-made EVs annually in exchange for a softening of China's duties on agriculture.

In a post on X, Ontario Premier Doug Ford called the deal 'lopsided' and warned it risks closing the door to the U.S. market for Canadian automakers and could lead to job losses.

It's been a long-term request of the premier as he looks to keep Ontario's struggling, fledgling electric vehicle industry intact.

Doug Ford's relationship with Mark Carney has been strained in recent days, after Canada agreed to allow 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new deal with Beijing on electric vehicles and canola at the end of a high-profile trip on Friday.

A major issue this week will be China's heavy tariffs on pork, canola and seafood, which were imposed after Ottawa ordered tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.

Quebec is rejecting Ontario’s call to scrap EV mandates, saying it has already adjusted targets despite pressures from U.S. policies and tariffs.

Both provinces scaled back or dropped their previous goals of having all new vehicle sales be zero emissions in 2035, but Ford says they should go further.

A statement says the announcement, which made no mention of canola seed tariffs, will take effect March 1 and continue through to the end of 2026.

A police officer pulled up beside an electric car last week during the morning rush-hour commute along Highway 1 in Coquitlam. The driver appeared to be asleep.

China is denying allegations of forced labour as pressure mounts on PM Carney to clarify Canada’s stance after comments from a Liberal MP raised questions about reported abuses.

Social media posts last month claimed Toyota had decided to move an auto manufacturing plant from Huntsville, Ala., to Ontario —the company says the claim is false.