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EV sales regulation sets Canadians up for failure

Instead of regulating what vehicles Canadians buy, time and resources would be better spent regulating the availability and reliability of Canada’s charging network.

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BY BRIAN KINGSTON
March 20, 2024

Opinion | BY BRIAN KINGSTON | March 20, 2024

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EV sales regulation sets Canadians up for failure

Instead of regulating what vehicles Canadians buy, time and resources would be better spent regulating the availability and reliability of Canada’s charging network.

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