Electric Mobility Canada suggests that we develop our own Canadian strategy for electrifying transportation, rather than having piecemeal programs. We want a comprehensive vision for electric transportation, as is the case in Europe. President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau have stated that they want to work together to develop a Canada—USA strategy for electrifying transportation.
Members of Electric Mobility Canada are selling their products in the United States and have already had to establish facilities. For example, New Flyer and Nova Bus have opened plants in the United States.
We feel the need for a kind of North American Act, a way of saying that we want to work together and decrease greenhouse gas emissions more quickly in Canada and the United States, because climate action is urgent.
In 14 years, Canada's greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 1%. We now want to decrease them by 39% in nine years. Negotiations therefore have to happen quickly. Canadians and Americans have everything to gain from working together, especially since the North American automotive market is so integrated.