As a result of their deliberations committees may make recommendations which they include in their reports for the consideration of the House of Commons or the Government. Recommendations related to this study are listed below.

Recommendation 1

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada collect data about the means of users of the iZEV program, including household income and the number of other vehicles that the household owns or leases.

Recommendation 2

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada continue to fund ZEV incentive programs, such as the iZEV program, while making the following adjustments to improve the accessibility of the program:

• Allowing used ZEVs to be eligible for incentives;
• Adding a scrappage initiative;
• Scaling the incentive to income; and
• Reviewing the price cap of the program, in light of the pricing strategy adopted by automakers, including Tesla.

Recommendation 3

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada review and build on existing programs, such as the Strategic Innovation Fund, to facilitate the continued development of domestic supply chains for the full lifecycle of ZEV components, including batteries.

Recommendation 4

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada build on existing initiatives, like the Green Mining Innovation program, to improve the environmental performance of Canadian minerals, including those used in battery and hydrogen fuel cell production.

Recommendation 5

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada work with provincial and territorial governments to develop recycling and end of life management strategies for ZEV batteries.

Recommendation 6

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada study opportunities to support automotive sector workers while facilities are transitioning to produce ZEVs, and consider dedicated funding to retrain automotive sector workers for ZEV production.

Recommendation 7

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada work with industry and the provinces and territories to establish a national ZEV standard, while respecting constitutional responsibilities and the deep integration of the North American automotive market.

Recommendation 8

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada work with provinces and territories to revise building codes, including the forthcoming national model building codes, to encourage the installation of charging infrastructure in newly constructed commercial and multi-unit residential buildings, and encourage the voluntary installation of charging infrastructure in newly-constructed single-family residential dwellings.

Recommendation 9

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada review its charging station incentive programs to encourage the installation of smart charging infrastructure, and to expand access to vehicle chargers in multi-unit residential buildings and remote and rural areas.

Recommendation 10

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada consider revising the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, the Weights and Measures Act, and their associated regulations to remove barriers to innovative vehicle charging technologies and to improve transparency for electricity providers and users.

Recommendation 11

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada identify additional opportunities for collaboration with provinces and territories, industry, and Indigenous peoples to facilitate the interprovincial trade of electricity, with a view to:

• Reducing overall GHG emissions from the electricity sector; and
• Ensuring that the electricity sector is prepared to meet the anticipated electricity demand associated with a rising number of ZEVs.

Recommendation 12

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada seek opportunities, in partnership with industry and the provinces and territories, to better inform consumers and dealers about ZEVs.

Recommendation 13

The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada convene a working group bringing together representatives from government, industry and other relevant groups to study how the heavy-duty vehicle sector will transition to a net-zero future.