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flag Canada's EV rebate program paused abruptly in Jan. 2025 after funds were exhausted, despite prior warnings and delayed action due to political factors.

flag Transport Canada knew its EV rebate program was at risk of running out of funds months before announcing a pause in January 2025, despite having a communications plan ready by December 2024. flag The announcement was delayed, awaiting approval from then-Transport Minister Anita Anand, and came after over $122 million in claims were paid in December, depleting remaining funds. flag The sudden halt, issued January 10, caught dealers and consumers off guard, causing a sharp drop in EV sales. flag Internal documents show delays were influenced by political considerations, including timing around the UN climate conference and efforts to secure additional funding, which collapsed after Parliament was prorogued. flag The department did not comment, but acknowledged the need for better planning in future program wind-downs.

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