Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced a bold plan to immediately scrap the controversial ‘Car(ney) Tax,’ which would impose a $20,000 tax on gas-powered cars starting next year. The Conservative leader criticized the tax as a threat to Canadian workers and families, warning it would drive up car prices and cost thousands of jobs, especially in auto manufacturing hubs like Oshawa and Windsor.
In addition to scrapping the tax, Poilievre has vowed to cut the GST on Canadian-made vehicles to make them more affordable for families. His plan also includes maintaining all existing supports for the auto sector, including incentives for clean auto-sector technologies, and honoring agreements related to the construction of EV and battery plants.
Poilievre expressed concern that the Liberal plan to limit gas-powered vehicle sales starting in 2026 and eventually ban them would harm Canada’s auto industry, sending jobs and manufacturing south of the border. He also criticized the push for electric vehicles, arguing that cold weather conditions in Canada would make them less practical for many regions.
Under a Conservative government, Poilievre promised that Canadians would have the freedom to choose the vehicle that best suits their needs, whether gas, hybrid, or electric.
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