A coalition of Ontario mayors from cities with deep ties to the automotive sector is urging the federal government to withdraw its mandatory electric vehicle (EV) sales targets, warning the policy could devastate local economies and undercut Canada’s manufacturing competitiveness.
The group, known as the Auto Mayors, represents 48 municipalities, including Barrie, Oakville, Windsor, Cambridge and Toronto.
In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Mark Carney, they argue that current EV mandates could trigger plant closures, threaten tens of thousands of jobs, and drive away future investment.