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battlefordsnow.com > 03/13/2026 > conservative-leader-says-his-plan-is-the-only-hope-for-canadas-auto-industry

Conservative leader says his plan is ‘the only hope’ for Canada’s auto industry

5+ hour, 51+ min ago  (164+ words) OTTAWA " Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he's planning to pitch a "realistic proposal" to end U.S. tariffs on the Canadian auto industry this weekend. He says his proposed auto pact would align regulations between Canada and the U.S. and remove the GST…...

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battlefordsnow.com > 02/10/2026 > ottawa-plans-to-add-8000-new-electric-vehicle-charging-ports-in-canada

Ottawa plans to add 8,000 new electric vehicle charging ports in Canada

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (347+ words) OTTAWA " The federal government is looking to increase the number of electric vehicle chargers across the country as part of its new automotive strategy, but is still well short of the number it was advised is necessary to support the…...

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battlefordsnow.com > 02/05/2026 > local-auto-dealership-advocates-welcome-ottawas-new-ev-plan

Local auto dealership, advocates welcome Ottawa’s new EV plan

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (631+ words) The federal government announced a suite of new electric vehicle policies Thursday, including the reintroduction of the popular rebate program and the elimination of the'EV'sales mandate in favour of stricter emissions standards for the auto sector. It's a move that…...

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battlefordsnow.com > 03/14/2025 > saskatchewan-doubles-road-use-charge-for-electric-vehicles

Saskatchewan doubles road-use charge for electric vehicles

11+ mon, 4+ week ago  (452+ words) Electric vehicle owners in Saskatchewan will soon be paying higher fees to help support road maintenance, and a number of other provincial fees are also being adjusted. According to the Government of Saskatchewan, the growing number of electric vehicles on…...