Electric Vehicles

• Canada’s new consumer rebates for electric vehicles will start Feb. 16

  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.

  Consumer

  Feb 10
  
• Manitobans welcome EV rebates, but fear infrastructure still lacking

  In Manitoba, an estimated six per cent of vehicles sold are EVs, and dealerships are expecting that to jump under the federal rebate.

  Feb 5
  
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• Ford and Carney agree on ‘99%’ of issues despite Chinese EV spat

  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.

  Canada

  Jan 26
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• Doug Ford says Canadians should ‘boycott’ Chinese-made electric vehicles

  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.

  Politics

  Jan 21
• Ford again blasts ‘terrible deal’ to allow Chinese EVs into Ontario

  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.

  Canada

  Jan 19
• Will more Chinese EVs be a ‘self-inflicted wound’ for Canada’s auto sector?

  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.

  Economy

  Jan 16
• Ford asks Carney not to lift tariffs on Chinese EVs during foreign trip

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

  Canada

  Jan 13
• Ford scraps F-150 Lightning in shift towards hybrid EVs as demand falls

  The Detroit automaker, which has poured billions of dollars into electrification along with most of its industry peers, said it will no longer make the F-150 Lightning.

  Consumer

  Dec 16, 2025
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• Manitoba Hydro to set up six electric vehicle charging stations in the north

  The Crown corporation says the stations are to be set up at different sites between Winnipeg and Thompson.

  Politics

  Nov 6, 2025
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• As General Motors cuts production in Ontario, Ottawa plans ‘response group’

  General Motors says it is ending production of its BrightDrop electric delivery van in Ingersoll, Ont.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2025