Canada plans to ban vehicle software and hardware from China and Russia

Canada is considering a ban on vehicle hardware and software from China and Russia, following a similar move by the U.S. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland confirmed the government's serious stance on security threats from these countries. The U.S. announced plans to prohibit the sale or import of connected vehicles with specific hardware and software linked to China or Russia. This ban will affect vehicles starting with the 2027 model year for software and the 2030 model year for hardware. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel products. Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged the federal government to align with the U.S. to enhance national security and protect critical infrastructure.