Overview

• An Angus Reid survey finds 57% support lowering tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to secure better access for Canadian canola, compared with 24% who prefer the status quo.
• The federal government has suspended the 2026 EV sales mandate and launched a 60-day review, and it is also reassessing the 100% surtax on Chinese EVs.
• Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is exploring ways to expand EV supply from Europe, South Korea and Japan, as advocacy groups press to relax rules that block many European models.
• Ontario Premier Doug Ford, citing 157,000 auto jobs and major EV investments, has asked Prime Minister Mark Carney to maintain the 100% tariff on Chinese EVs.
• China has imposed retaliatory tariffs on Canadian canola, including 76% on seed and 100% on oil, meal and peas, intensifying pressure for a policy adjustment.