A majority of Canadians say the federal government’s Electric Vehicle (EV) mandate that prohibits the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 is “unrealistic” and should be scrapped, according to a new survey.
The national poll conducted by Leger heard from 1,617 respondents, and found that 71 percent agreed with a statement that said, “This target is unrealistic and will cost too much. It should be rolled back.” Meanwhile, 29 percent of respondents agreed with a statement supportive of the mandate that said, “This target is necessary and should be kept in place despite the challenges it poses.”
The federal government’s EV mandate requires that at least 20 percent of new light-duty vehicles sold in 2026 must be zero-emission, with that share rising each year until it reaches 100 percent in 2035. Automakers unable to meet the 2026 target can purchase compliance credits from competitors and limit sales of internal combustion vehicles….