Poilievre Says His Government Would Overturn ‘Draconian’ Electric Vehicle Mandate

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says his government would repeal electric vehicle (EV) mandates, following Ottawa’s announcement that it would require all new vehicles sold in Canada to be zero-emission by 2035. “The command and control, draconian approach of Justin Trudeau is going to be extremely expensive, particularly for low-income families,” Mr. Poilievre said on the radio program On Point With Alex Pierson, according to Blacklock’s Reporter. “They have no idea how people are going to pay for it.” When asked by Ms. Pierson if he would keep the regulations in place, Mr. Poilievre said, “No, because this is a tax on the poor.”...