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Ottawa unveils automotive strategy with $3 billion in funding and new EV targets

by Todd Humber February 18, 2026

written by Todd Humber February 18, 2026

The federal government has launched an automotive strategy that allocates $3 billion in manufacturing support and sets targets of 75 per cent electric vehicle sales by 2035 and 90 per cent by 2040. John Zerucelli, secretary of state for labour, announced the measures during a visit to Palcam Technol...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

Ottawa unveils automotive strategy with $3 billion in funding and new EV targets

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