Canada's Electric Vehicle Reality Check: Why We're Failing the 2035 Zero-Emission Mandate

Canada's ambitious 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate faces serious challenges. Despite being the world's 12th largest car producer, our EV adoption rate is only 15.4% while Norway hit 89%. Here's the reality behind Canada's electric vehicle transition and why our automotive industry is struggling to meet government targets.

This comprehensive analysis examines Canada's automotive manufacturing sector, which produces 1.3-1.5 million vehicles annually with 85% exported to the US. With over 125,000 direct jobs and 500,000 related positions at stake, the transition to electric vehicles represents both massive opportunity and significant risk for Canadian workers and the economy.

The video explores three major Canadian automakers' different approaches to electrification: GM's aggressive $2 billion investment and 252% EV sales growth, Ford's delayed and cancelled EV projects including the abandoned Oakville plant, and Toyota's conservative hybrid-focused strategy that may not meet 2035 deadlines.

KEY TOPICS COVERED:
00:00 - Canada's 2035 Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate
00:26 - Canadian Auto Production: 1.5M Vehicles, 85% Exported
00:46 - Economic Impact: $18B Annual Exports, 625K Jobs
01:06 - EV Adoption Crisis: Canada 15.4% vs Norway 89%
01:31 - December 2024: 29.6% Drop in EV Sales
01:51 - Investment Reality: $32B of $46B EV Projects Delayed
02:13 - GM Success Story: Canada's EV Manufacturing Leader
02:43 - Ford's Failures: Cancelled Oakville Plant, Delayed Projects
03:08 - Toyota's Conservative Approach: Too Slow for 2035?

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