In one of her first acts as federal Transport Minister, Chrystia Freeland has suspended EV rebate payments to Tesla, and excluded the company from future rebate programs as long as "illegitimate and illegal U.S. tariffs" on Canada remain in effect.
Ottawa Suspends Tesla Rebates, Excludes Firm From Future Support in Response to US Tariffs | Epoch Times | Jennifer Cowan:
March 26, 2025 - "Canada has suspended all rebate payments for Tesla and prohibited the electric vehicle (EV) maker from participating in future rebate programs.... The criteria for eligibility in future incentive programs for zero-emission vehicles will be revised to exclude Elon Musk’s Tesla as long as 'illegitimate and illegal U.S. tariffs' on Canada remain in effect, Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland said in a media statement. Freeland said she issued the order upon assuming her role as transport minister earlier this month....
"Freeland’s statement comes after the Toronto Star reported Tesla submitted thousands of rebate claims in January amid a surge in sales during the last days of the program, amounting to the sale of two cars per minute for each hour of the day. The report said a total of 8,653 rebate claims were made by Tesla during a 72-hour period, with more than 4,000 of those claims coming from a single Tesla dealership in Quebec City which said it sold the vehicles over a single weekend....
"Freeland has previously proposed a 100 percent tariff on Tesla vehicles, citing Musk’s involvement in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump as a reason. Tesla is just one of the companies owned by Musk, a billionaire who is a friend and personal adviser to Trump. Musk has been at the forefront of the White House initiative aimed at reducing federal expenditure and debt in his role as the unpaid head of the Department of Government Efficiency.
"Protests have erupted against Musk as a result of Trump’s tariffs on Canada.... 'Tesla Takedown' protests were held at several locations across Canada, including in Ottawa and Vancouver.... Numerous attacks have occurred at Tesla dealerships nationwide, with some drivers also being targeted and nearly 90 vehicles being damaged. Police said the most common occurrences are fires, graffiti, vandalism, and slashed tires."
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