Recent developments indicate a significant shift in Canada's stance toward Tesla



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​Canada has not canceled a specific battery deal with Tesla or Elon Musk. However, recent developments indicate a significant shift in Canada's stance toward Tesla, particularly concerning electric vehicle (EV) incentives and rebate programs.​Teslarati+3InsideEVs+3New York Post+3

Federal Actions
In March 2025, Canada's federal government, under Transport Minister Chrystia Freeland, froze approximately C$43 million in pending rebate payments to Tesla. This decision was prompted by a sudden surge in rebate claims from Tesla dealerships, raising concerns about potential abuse of the Incentives for Zero-Emission Vehicles (iZEV) program. Freeland announced that each claim would be individually reviewed, and Tesla would remain ineligible for future rebates as long as U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports persist .​Reuters+2New York Post+2Business Insider+2The Driven+1Business Insider+1

Provincial Measures
Several Canadian provinces have taken steps to exclude Tesla from their respective EV incentive programs:​Business Insider+9Teslarati+9GM Authority+9

• British Columbia: As of March 12, 2025, Tesla products, including EV chargers, energy storage batteries, and inverters, are no longer eligible for rebates under the CleanBC and BC Hydro programs. This move aims to prioritize Canadian-made goods and reduce reliance on U.S.-produced products .​Newsweek+4Reddit+4Reddit+4The Driven+2Reddit+2Reddit+2

• Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Manitoba: These provinces have similarly removed Tesla from their rebate programs, aligning with the federal government's stance and responding to escalating trade tensions between Canada and the U.S.​Reddit+8Business Insider+8The Driven+8

Political and Trade Context
The exclusion of Tesla from Canadian rebate programs occurs amid heightened trade tensions between Canada and the United States. The Trump administration's imposition of tariffs on Canadian imports has led to retaliatory measures from Canada, including the reevaluation of subsidy programs benefiting U.S. companies like Tesla. Additionally, political affiliations and statements by Elon Musk have influenced public and governmental perceptions, contributing to the current policy shifts .​

Conclusion
While there is no evidence of a specific battery deal being canceled between Canada and Tesla, the broader context reveals a deliberate move by Canadian authorities to distance themselves from Tesla in response to trade disputes and political considerations. This includes freezing rebate payments, excluding Tesla from future incentive programs, and prioritizing domestic products over U.S.-made goods.​Reuters+1Reuters+1
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