GHG emission standards

In 1975, Canada initiated its efforts to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions by introducing Company Average Fuel Consumption (CAFC) targets. These targets were aligned, to some extent, with the U.S. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.

Taking a significant step forward in 1982, the Canadian Parliament approved the Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act (MVFCSA). This act aimed to make CAFC targets mandatory for all automakers operating in the country. Despite the legislative push, the standards remained voluntary for the next 25 years. During this period, manufacturers voluntarily adhered to the targets without legal enforcement.

A turning point was reached in 2007 when the Canadian government decided to implement the 1982 MVFCSA, marking the