On April 13, 2021, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on
Environment and Sustainable Development (the
"Committee") released its report on the production and purchase of
electric vehicles in Canada (the
"Report"). The Report offers 13
recommendations to help Canada meet its target of having zero-emission vehicles
("ZEVs") make up 100 percent of new
light-duty vehicles by 2040.
Although not binding, the recommendations are intended to
"encourage the production and purchase of ZEVs in
Canada".1
Notable Recommendations
First, the Committee "recommends that the Government of
Canada work with industry and the provinces and territories to
establish a national ZEV standard, while respecting constitutional
responsibilities and the deep integration of the North American
automotive market."2
