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New national auto strategy: Your morning QP Briefing

A roundup of news and agenda items for Thursday, Feb 5.

Published Feb 5, 2026 at 6:49pm

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Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce a national automotive strategy tomorrow which will scrap the electric vehicle sales mandate in favour of new vehicle emissions standards and revive consumer rebates for EV purchases. The Canadian Press reports.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he doesn’t know when he will call a byelection in Scarborough Southwest to replace former NDP MPP Doly Begum, who is stepping down to run for a seat with the federal Liberals. Global News reports.

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