March 3, 2026

Ottawa launches consultations on Canada's Automotive Remission Framework

Canada is consulting vehicle assemblers, importers, parts producers, workers' associations, unions and any other interested parties to obtain their views and feedback on potential changes to Canada's automotive remission framework in respect of counter-tariffs applicable on certain imports from the United States (U.S.).

Under the current auto remission framework, companies that produce in Canada are able to import U.S.-made vehicles tariff-free, up to a quota, provided they maintain production levels and follow through on planned investments in Canada.

These consultations are part of the new strategy to transform Canada's auto industry announced by the Prime Minister on February 5, 2026. This strategy incentivizes the production of made-in-Canada vehicles.

Interested parties are invited to submit their feedback on potential changes to Canada's automotive tariff remission framework for surtaxes applicable on passenger vehicles made in the United States (U.S.) by April 13, 2026.

Link: Consultations on Canada's Automotive Remission Framework