Thank you for joining the movement asking the federal government for Electric Vehicle incentives.

We have some amazing news: the federal government will soon unveil its ZEV Strategy, and I’m getting echoes from sources close to the government that financial incentives are being considered!

 We will find out later this fall if your voice has been heard by our federal government.

 It is more important than ever to keep the pressure on.

 A petition was just launched on the House of Commons e-petition site, calling upon the Minister of Transport to:

- Set an ambitious electric vehicle deployment target: 13 countries had already established deployment targets in 2016, in addition to 8 American states. The Canadian government has yet to set such a target and send a clear signal to the market that Canada is committed to electric mobility.
- A national Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate to ensure consumers have access to electric vehicles: In 2016, the Quebec Government adopted a ZEV mandate, which requires automobile manufacturers to sell a minimum number of ZEVs. This law stimulates the supply of ZEVs and makes it possible for consumers to see, try and purchase an electric vehicle.
- Provide federal financial incentives for ZEVs: Quebec residents currently have access to an $8,000 rebate on electric vehicles and British Columbians have access to a 5,000$ incentive, but residents of other provinces don’t have access to any provincial support to purchase an electric vehicle. Federal incentives would give a clear signal to Canadian consumers and to automakers that Canada is engaged in the transition to electric mobility.

You can sign this petition here: http://bit.ly/CanadaZEV

You’ve already signed my petition, so you may be wondering: why sign another one? This petition is hosted on the House of Commons’ e-petition site and is sponsored by a federal Liberal Member of Parliament. If we collect 500 signatures or more, it will be presented at the House of Commons, and the federal government will be required to provide a response within 45 calendar days following the presentation.

We’re only a few days short of the 1-year mark from the next federal elections. We must continue to raise these issues and ensure that they are addressed before the election – or at least, included in the upcoming electoral agenda and addressed early on in the next mandate.

How can you help?

- Tell your friends, family, and co-workers.

- Share this petition on Twitter and Facebook:

Twitter: Transportation is responsible for 28% of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions. We must accelerate the deployment of electric vehicles to limit global warming. Ask the federal government to take these 3 measures: http://bit.ly/CanadaZEV

Facebook: Despite how important transport electrification is in the fight against climate change, Canada has yet to set an electric vehicle deployment target, and adopt a Zero Emission Vehicle mandate to increase the supply of EVs for Canadians. Canadian citizens and residents are invited to sign this petition, to accelerate the deployment of EVs in Canada: http://bit.ly/CanadaZEV

You can also follow @EVIncentivesCA on Twitter for updates and more information as our campaign develops.

Together we can make electric vehicles affordable for all Canadians. Thank you for your support!