Fri Dec 23, 2022 – 5:21 pm EST
EDMONTON, Alberta (LifeSiteNews) – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said heck “no” to a new federal mandate that will require all new cars sold after 2035 to be “zero emission” electric (EVs) vehicles and promised that Albertans will always have the choice to buy gasoline-powered cars.
“The Liberal-NDP plan to outlaw non-electric vehicles will drive up vehicle costs and take away your freedom to choose what vehicle makes sense for you and your family,” Smith said in a statement posted Thursday on social media.
“As Premier, I will make sure you have a choice when it comes to the vehicle you drive — the NDP and Liberals can butt out.”
Smith noted that forcing EVs on the population will cost “billions” in new taxes to “upgrade the grid in a very short period of time.”
She warned that increasing demand on Alberta’s electricity grid will increase “your electricity costs and potentially impacting grid stability.”
Smith was clear that under her leadership Albertans will continue to have the choice to buy any type of car.
“Electric, diesel, and gas-powered vehicles are all choices Albertans should have depending on their
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