With yet another global EV-focused agreement, Canada is rapidly realizing its new auto strategy - Clean Energy Canada

The article highlights Canada’s accelerating efforts to transform its automotive sector through international collaboration and strategic policy initiatives focused on electric vehicles (EVs) and critical minerals. A recent agreement between Canada and Germany aims to deepen bilateral cooperation in electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles, including supply chains for autos and critical minerals. This builds on earlier memoranda of understanding and aligns with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s vision of forging strong partnerships with countries committed to the EV transition. Canada’s existing auto industry, combined with its rich critical mineral resources, positions it uniquely to capture a significant share of the evolving EV supply chain. Central to Canada’s auto strategy is fostering a robust domestic market for EVs by reinstating consumer incentives, investing in public charging infrastructure, and implementing stricter tailpipe emission standards modeled after Europe’s. The article also advocates for Canada to adopt European car safety standards to facilitate the entry of more affordable European EVs into the Canadian market, a move supported by the Canadian Automobile Association and noted in the federal government’s