The Canadian government has announced it will repeal its national zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate, marking a significant shift in the country’s approach to electric vehicle adoption. The policy, known as the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard (EVAS), would have required automakers to ensure an increasing share of new vehicle sales were zero-emission models, ultimately reaching 100% ZEV sales by 2035. Instead of maintaining the mandate, the government plans to introduce stronger vehicle emissions standards for model years 2027–2032. These are intended to encourage electrification while giving manufacturers more flexibility during the transition. Officials say the revised approach still aims to reach around 75% EV sales by 2035 and 90% by 2040. The change follows pressure from automakers who argued that the previous targets were difficult to meet due to slowing EV demand and rising costs. At the same time, the government has proposed new consumer incentives to support EV uptake as part of a broader strategy to strengthen the domestic auto sector. The decision highlights the challenges governments face in balancing ambitious climate targets with market realities as the global automotive industry transitions toward electrification.