Quebec government lifts planned 2035 ban on gas-powered vehicle sales

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Posted September 26, 2025 1:39 pm

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The Quebec government is lifting a ban on the sale of gas-powered cars that would have taken effect in 2035.

Environment Minister Bernard Drainville says the decision will give industry a break and Quebecers more choice.

Bernard Drainville is seen after he was sworn-in as environment minister, during a cabinet shuffle at the legislature in Quebec City, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Now the government’s target is for 90 per cent of new vehicle sales in 2035 be hybrid or electric, down from 100 per cent fully electric.

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Quebec adopted the regulation banning gas-powered vehicle sales in December 2024.

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But Premier François Legault has spoken recently about the possibility of pausing certain environmental policies.

He also wants to speed up approvals for major projects with legislation similar to a federal law aimed at accelerating projects in the national interest.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 26, 2025.

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