Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre pledged measures to support the Canadian auto industry after U.S. tariffs came into force, including removing the GST on cars assembled in Canada and creating a fund to support affected businesses.
Poilievre said on April 3 the GST measure would remain in place as long as U.S. tariffs are imposed and he encouraged provincial premiers to drop their sales tax on new vehicles in addition.
“By saving cash-strapped Canadian families their hard-earned money, we will increase demand for Canadian-made cars and keep more workers on the job,” Poilievre said during an event in Kingston, Ont.
Poilievre said consumers could see a drop in price of up to $7,000 on a $50,000 vehicle if Ottawa and the provinces temporarily remove their sales tax….