Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed disappointment over Honda’s decision to indefinitely suspend plans for a $15 billion electric vehicle plant in Alliston, Ontario. During a press conference on Thursday, Carney stated that while this is a strategic choice by the company, the shift towards zero-emission vehicles will continue globally and domestically due to consumer demand.
Carney emphasized that despite Honda’s decision, the transition to lower emission cars remains inevitable: “But those are choices for Canadians,” he said. The Prime Minister highlighted that broader global trends in automotive technology indicate a continued progression toward electric vehicles (EVs).
In response to Carney's comments, Honda Canada released a statement citing evolving business conditions and shifting customer preferences as reasons behind the suspension of their project.
The meeting between Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith was also mentioned but did not directly relate to the main event. The two leaders discussed broader economic issues in Ottawa on Monday, October 6, 2025.
Carney’s press conference focused primarily on the implications of Honda's decision for Canada’s automotive sector and underscored his optimism about EVs’ future despite current challenges faced by automakers like financial losses reported earlier this year.
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