Promise History
3.06.032 - “A re-elected Liberal government will […] broaden [the iZev rebate program] eligibility to a wider range of vehicle types, including used vehicles, to help over 500,000 Canadians get into a zero emissions vehicle.”
23-Mar-2025
Not only did the program never expand its eligibility criteria, it is currently suspended.
“The Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program funds have been fully committed. Consequently, the iZEV Program has now officially paused.”
Eligible vehicles - Government of Canada
24-Jul-2024
« Durant la première moitié de 2024, 95 775 réclamations ont été faites par les concessionnaires automobiles à travers le pays auprès du Programme d’incitatifs pour les véhicules zéro émission (iVZE). C’est plus que le double des demandes enregistrées au cours de la même période en 2023 (45 669), selon les plus récentes statistiques de Transports Canada. »
11-Jul-2022
“Omar Alghabra, announced the new Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles (iMHZEV) Program. Starting on July 11, this four-year, close to $550 million program, will help businesses and communities across the country make the switch to zero-emission vehicles.”
07-Apr-2022
“Budget 2022 proposes to provide $1.7 billion over five years, starting in 2022-23, with $0.8 million in remaining amortization, to Transport Canada to extend the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program until March 2025. Eligibility under the program will also be broadened to support the purchase of more vehicle models, including more vans, trucks, and SUVs, which will help make ZEVs more affordable. Further details will be announced by Transport Canada in the coming weeks.”
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