Reliance on American sales, Chinese input exposes Ottawa to pressure from both sides

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney tours an auto parts manufacturer in Woodbridge, Ontario, on Feb. 5. After going to Beijing last month, his government is opening up to Chinese EVs while encouraging joint ventures. © Reuters
MINGHE HU
February 13, 2026 19:00 JST
VANCOUVER, Canada — Canada has unveiled an ambitious automotive strategy to revive electric vehicle sales and rebuild domestic manufacturing, rolling out tax credits, subsidies and consumer incentives to strengthen supply chains.