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Canadians support arrival of more Chinese electric vehicles, poll suggests
A Leger poll shows 61% of Canadians support more Chinese electric vehicles despite concerns about quality, industry impact, and U.S. retaliation, with awareness higher among men and older adults.
- The poll, conducted Jan. 30–Feb. 2, found 60% of Canadians supported allowing more Chinese electric vehicles into Canada, according to Leger polling. The report was first published Feb. 4, 2026.
- Ottawa pledged to cut tariffs on Chinese-made EVs from 100 to 6.1 percent, applying to 49,000 vehicles annually and linked to reciprocal cuts for Canadian agricultural exports.
- Despite majority support, three-quarters of respondents had concerns, citing vehicle quality and effects on the Canadian auto industry; support was 72 per cent in Quebec and 30 per cent were not concerned about U.S. blowback, said Steve Mossop.
- Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne told a House of Commons committee his office is researching data collected by connected devices, while GM CEO Mary Barra called the move a "slippery slope" and Ontario Premier Doug Ford raised spying concerns.
- The move could encourage Chinese manufacturers to consider Canada, as the exemption for Chinese EVs represents roughly 3 percent of last year's nearly two million new cars in Canada, with by 2030 price-cap rules requiring about half of eligible imports to have MSRPs around $26,000.
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61% agree that more of these vehicles enter the country, according to a light survey.
·Montreal, Canada
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Canadians support arrival of more Chinese electric vehicles, poll suggests
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
·Winnipeg, Canada
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According to a new Léger poll, most Canadians are in favour of increasing sales of Chinese electric vehicles in Canada, despite some continuing concerns
·Saint-Georges, Canada
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Total News Sources28
Leaning Left12Leaning Right0Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources lean Left
63% Left
L 63%
C 37%
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