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Ottawa's tailpipe emissions delay a 'wait and see' approach to U.S. policy: experts
The delay gives automakers breathing room as Ottawa pushes consultations on the new rules to early 2027.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last week that Canada will delay tougher emissions standards for passenger vehicles until 2029, maintaining current levels through that year.
- Canada typically aligns tailpipe standards with the United States due to integrated auto industries; the delay follows the Trump administration's September decision to relax fuel economy standards.
- Brian Kingston, head of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association, called the pause a "smart move" to "figure out where the Americans are going," while Joanna Kyriazis of Clean Energy Canada disputed the strategy contradicts EV adoption goals.
- Bloc Québécois environment critic Patrick Bonin accused Ottawa of "walking back" climate commitments, claiming the government is "inspiring itself from what Trump is doing" regarding vehicle electrification standards.
- Consultations on new regulatory measures will not begin until early 2027, with draft regulations expected shortly thereafter, allowing Ottawa time to assess shifting U.S. policy before finalizing standards.
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Ottawa’s tailpipe emissions delay a ‘wait and see’ approach to U.S. policy: experts
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has delayed tougher new emissions standards for passenger vehicles until 2029, just eight months after the government said it wanted them to take effect in 2027. Experts say the move will buy Ottawa time to see how U...
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Ottawa's tailpipe emissions delay a 'wait and see' approach to U.S. policy: experts
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has delayed tougher new emissions standards for passenger vehicles until 2029, just eight months after the government said it wanted them to take effect in 2027.
·Toronto, Canada
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