PolitiKit

Elimination of tariff on finished vehicles

The appropriate metrics and implementation for a zero emission vehicle mandate

Review of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement - Supporting continued competitiveness and investment in an integrated North American automotive industry.

Canada's response to potential changes to U.S. treatement of Canadian imports.

Promoting automotive free trade under the North American Free Trade Agreement

Promote free trade in automotive sector in North American Free Trade Agreement

Communication regarding trade related issues, including free trade agreements such as the Canada-US-Mexico Free Trade Agreement, as it relates to the auto industry.

Bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements that comprehend the North American integration of the automotive industry.

Ensure that federal ZEV policies support consumer uptake and demand, and comprehend the integrated nature of the auto industry and the need for alignment with U.S. federal ZEV policies and programs.

Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment.

U.S. policies regarding the auto sector as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports and imports.

U.S. policies regarding trade as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.

Discussions regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation, ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development, and consumer issues. Discussions related to the broad range of electrified vehicles and multi-energy technologies

USMCA: Participation in consultation group in the renegotiation of the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement, administered by Global Affairs Canada.

Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment.

Trade agreement negotiation and policies/regulations/tariffs related to import/exports to support the Canadian automotive sector

LUXURY TAX: Communicating with government officials about luxury taxes, more specifically (i) ensuring luxury taxes are removed from electric vehicles ("EVs"), (ii) ensuring luxury taxes are removed (or reduced) on recreational boats and (iii) ensuring luxury taxes do not conflict with other government measures, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

*Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) Program Kia Canada Inc. Sells a number of Electric Vehicles (EV) in the Canadian market. We are required to provide the products under Canada’s Electric Vehicle Availability Standard this incetive program allows Canadians to access these vehicles.

NATIONAL ZERO-EMISSIONS VEHICLE STRATEGY: Communicating with government officials about the National Zero-Emissions Vehicle Strategy, more specifically (i) providing expert industry input on the strategy, (ii) participating in various advisory groups and (iii) participating in the government review. These communications will involve discussions about design, infrastructure, incentives, supply, and public awareness.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues and support measures related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automobiles, automotive parts and batteries.

Access to the Connected Vehicle: Secure industry access to the connected vehicle ecosystem.

Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment.

Bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements that comprehend the North American integration of the automotive industry.

Oppose a luxury tax on cars over $100,000

Potential new federal regulations requiring mandatory vehicle fuel economy labels

The appropriate metrics and implementation for a zero emission vehicle mandate

Review of the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement - Supporting continued competitiveness and investment in an integrated North American automotive industry.

On-Road Vehicle and Emissions Regulations - ensure alignment of standards with the United States

Potential changes and future viability of the government's Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program.

Canada's response to potential changes to U.S. treatement of Canadian imports.

Vehicle Theft has risen exponentially over the course of the last 2 years. To address vehicle theft we seek stronger sentencing provisions for those stealing vehicles, export controls on used vehicles exiting Canada through our ports and increased inspection of containers in particular through the Port of Montreal by CBSA

CANADA-UNITED STATES-MEXICO AGREEMENT ("CUSMA"): Communicating with government officials about CUSMA, previously known as the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"), more specifically about the need to ensure protections for North America's integrated automobile industry and supplier network.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE: Communicating with government officials about international trade, more specifically trade issues related to the automotive industry and automotive manufacturing, including potential tariffs on automobiles, automotive parts and batteries.

VEHICLE THEFT: Communicating with government officials about vehicle thefts across Canada, including measures to limit vehicle theft. The goal of these communications is, in part, to ensure cross-departmental coordination in addressing the issue.

U.S. policies regarding the auto sector as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports and imports.

U.S. policies regarding trade as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.

Provide an overview of Canada's integrated auto sector and Canada's role in the global auto sector

U.S. policies regarding tariffs as it relates to Canadian automotive, steel, aluminum and critical mineral exports.

Discussions about federal efforts to address automotive theft as they relate to vehicle tracking, law enforcement collaboration, and regulatory measures.

Section 232 - Participating in discussions to highlight impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on Canadian automotive industry

USMCA: Participation in consultation group in the renegotiation of the United States, Mexico, Canada agreement, administered by Global Affairs Canada.

Ensure an automotive strategy provides for a competitive environment that encourages maintenance of current and new automotive investment.

Discussions regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation, ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development, and consumer issues. Discussions related to the broad range of electrified vehicles and multi-energy technologies

Communication regarding transportation, vehicle electrification and reducing carbon emissions, as it relates to the government's light-duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate regulation for new vehicle purchases and other related policies and programs, including ZEV charging and refueling infrastructure development.

Public safety with respect to the illegal export of stolen vehicles through Canadian Ports.