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From critical minerals to EVs: Canada-Korea MOU aims to attract investment and build supply chain resilience

The bilateral collaboration focuses on growth and facilitates supply chain resilience for both Canada and South Korea.

Canada shifts gears: what the 2026 auto strategy means for manufacturers, EVs and trade

The strategy is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at building resilience in the Canadian economy and diversifying trade partnerships.

Exploring regulatory pathways toward the safe adoption of autonomous vehicles

Comparing the Canadian regulatory approach to AVs with that of the U.S. and U.K.

Autonomous vehicles: Canada’s existing regulatory framework

Introduction Comprehensive regulations must be in place before fully automated, driverless vehicles (AVs) can occupy Canadian roadways. A...

Federal and Québec governments to adjust EV sales mandates: key developments and considerations

Changes in electric vehicle policy reflect a shift towards greater flexibility for the automotive sector in response to economic pressures.

Trump tariffs: executive order imposing ‘automobile’ tariffs slams North American automotive integration into reverse

We discuss the scope of the automotive tariff, how it builds upon measures from President Trump’s first term and what it could mean for the CUSMA.

Québec adopts its regulation prohibiting motor vehicles and internal combustion engines by 2035

On December 16, 2024, Québec adopted the Regulation prescribing certain prohibitions as regards motor vehicles and internal combustion engines (the...

Zero-emission vehicles regulation under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act

New regulations will require 100% of light-duty vehicles offered for sale in Canada to be emission-free by 2035.