罢翱搁翱狈罢翱鈥Rick Smith, President of the 91色情片, made the following statement about the federal government鈥檚 pause of its and changes to the :
鈥淭oday鈥檚 announcement is a missed opportunity for the federal government to reiterate the clear benefits of good climate policy, like the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, to reduce greenhouse gas pollution and protect Canada鈥檚 economic competitiveness. While the news of a forthcoming carbon competitiveness strategy is encouraging, today鈥檚 announcement introduces new uncertainty for auto manufacturers and investors, and undermines smart, low-cost climate policy in a critical sector.鈥
鈥淢ore than four months after its election, and in the wake of a destructive summer of climate change-driven drought, wildfires, and smoke affecting millions of Canadians, the federal government has provided limited information about its intentions on climate policy. We look forward to the release of the carbon competitiveness strategy and to participating in this policy review, which must be evidence-based.聽
鈥淭he evidence shows very clearly that the federal EV standard will help Canadians find better, more affordable automobile options, while also creating flexibility for vehicle manufacturers. The EV standard can ensure Canada keeps pace with an automobile market that is and emissions reduction.
鈥淲ith respect to the Clean Fuel Regulations, we welcome the inclusion of measures that will benefit Canadian biofuel producers, as well as canola farmers dealing with trade sanctions, but reiterate the critical importance of ensuring this standard continues to measurably reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the country.
鈥淭ogether, these two policies are among the only tools the federal government has to reduce emissions from the transportation sector, which is the in the country at 23 per cent of total national emissions. Without quick and sustained policy action to address national emissions, Canada is at risk of falling further off track of its climate and clean economy goals and losing further momentum on achieving its climate goals.
鈥淎s Canadians across the country continue to grapple with the devastating impacts of the , our governments need to step up to protect the safety of Canadians and build a more competitive economy that is purpose-built for the global energy transition that continues to charge ahead.鈥
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- Blog | ZEV mandates are good climate policy鈥攂ecause they work
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