Ottawa Won’t Scrap EV Mandate, Wants Increased Imports, Domestic Production: Industry Minister

Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry of Canada, Mélanie Joly gives remarks during an announcement at the Maison Alcan, in Montreal, Sept. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

As Ottawa embarks on a 60-day review of its electric vehicle (EV) mandate, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the plan is not to get rid of the policy but rather to boost the production and importation of the vehicles.