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BYD Coming to Canada

Canada has reached a landmark agreement to bring BYD electric vehicles to the Canadian market.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Friday that Canada will allow up to 49,000 BYD electric vehicles per year to enter the country under a preferential tariff framework, replacing the 100% duty imposed on Chinese EVs in 2024 with a 6.1% tariff on imports below the annual volume cap.

The agreement was finalized during the Prime Minister’s three-day state visit to Beijing and represents a major reset in Canada–China trade relations.

“President Xi and I are announcing that Canada and China are forging a new strategic partnership,” Prime Minister Carney said following his meeting with President Xi Jinping.

Deal Terms and Impact

Under the agreement:

  • Canada will permit up to 49,000 Chinese EVs annually at a reduced tariff rate
  • China will lower tariffs on Canadian canola seed
  • The deal is expected to reshape Canada’s automotive, agricultural, and clean-energy supply chains

This announcement is significant — but it also raises new urgent questions around:

  • Electric vehicle safety and emergency response
  • Workforce training and certification
  • Charging, storage, repair, and recycling infrastructure
  • Provincial and municipal readiness

These are not secondary issues. They are foundational to public safety, consumer confidence, and long-term market success.

CESAT’s Role

The Clean Energy Safety Association of Training (CESAT) will be working with federal and provincial governments to support safety standards, training frameworks, and infrastructure readiness as Canada enters this next phase of EV adoption.

If your organization is involved in:

  • Transportation
  • Emergency services
  • Utilities
  • Facilities and property management
  • Insurance, restoration, or environmental services
  • Education and workforce development

Now is the time to engage.

We invite organizations, governments, and professionals to become CESAT members and participate directly in shaping Canada’s clean-energy safety and training ecosystem.

For collaboration, membership, or information, contact us at:
info@cleanenergysafety.org

This is a major moment for Canada’s clean energy future — and preparation will determine whether it becomes a success story or a cautionary one.