As the U.S. drives backwards, Canada must pull ahead

Despite today’s turmoil, smart EV policies will create jobs, investment, and long-term growth.

A stronger domestic EV industry will create stable, well-paying jobs across the supply chain, from mining and battery production to manufacturing and maintenance, writes Hongyu Xiao.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY HONGYU XIAO

March 19, 2025

The road ahead for Canada’s transition to electric vehicles is not without challenges, but the opportunity remains clear. While uncertainty lingers around United States trade policies, the question for Canada is how to drive forward.

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