The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday edition that auto sector chief executive officers urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to repeal federal regulations mandating that one in five vehicles sold starting in 2026 be zero-emission models. The Globe's Steven Chase and Eric Atkins write that executives from Ford, General Motors and Stellantis met with Mr. Carney in Ottawa amid ongoing Canada-U.S. trade negotiations, aiming for a deal by July 21 to address U.S. tariffs on Canadian-made automobiles. Automakers warn that electric-vehicle sales in Canada are declining this year, making it impossible to meet the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets starting in 2026. Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association president Brian Kingston says two key issues discussed at the meeting were trade policy and the federal ZEV sales mandate. He adds: "At a time when the auto industry is under immense pressure, it is more important than ever that the damaging and redundant ZEV mandate be urgently removed. Canada's longest established automakers appreciated the candid discussion with the PM and look forward to collaborating to protect and grow this critical industry." Automakers say they are unable to meet next year's target.