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Vancouver International Auto show removes Tesla over safety concerns

Jack Aylmer, Energy Correspondent
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  • The Vancouver International Auto Show removed Tesla from the event over safety concerns related to protests and vandalism. A spokesperson for the show said it made the decision after the company had multiple opportunities to withdraw voluntarily.
  • Tesla has been targeted by “Tesla Takedown” protests in cities like Ottawa and Vancouver, criticizing Musk’s role in advising President Donald Trump.
  • Trump has called for making Canada the 51st U.S. state.

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The Vancouver International Auto Show removed Tesla over safety issues as the Elon Musk-led company deals with worldwide protests and vandalism.

A spokesperson for the event, which began Wednesday, March 19, said it decided to exclude Tesla following “multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw” from the event. The spokesperson added its primary concern is the safety of workers, attendees and exhibitors.

How has Canada been involved in Tesla protests?

Tesla has been the target of many so-called “Tesla Takedown” protests in several cities including Ottawa and Vancouver, criticizing Musk and his role advising President Donald Trump.

Trump implemented tariffs on Canadian goods and repeatedly mentioned making Canada the 51st U.S. state.

Musk made several remarks about Canada in the past, including in a since-removed post to X in February 2025.

He wrote, “Canada is not a real country,” after hundreds of thousands of Canadians signed a petition urging the government to revoke his dual citizenship.

Although Musk was born in South Africa, he received a Canadian passport as a teenager through his mother who was born in Canada.

On March 12, British Columbia Hydro banned Tesla products from its electric vehicle rebate program as part of the provincial government’s move to give preference to Canadian goods and exclude U.S. ones from rebates amid the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war.

Musk called the move “crazy.” 

He has not commented on being removed from Vancouver’s auto show.

The event runs through Sunday, March 23.

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Key points from the Left

  • Tesla was removed from the Vancouver International Auto Show due to safety concerns, according to Executive Director Eric Nicholl.
  • Pat McCutcheon, a protest organizer, supported the decision, stating it was made to avoid potential vandalism or confrontation at the auto show.
  • Recent protests against Tesla included signs like "Elon be-gone," reflecting emotions about Musk's influence.
  • Nicholl noted that Tesla was given multiple chances to voluntarily withdraw for the safety of workers and attendees.

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Key points from the Center

  • The Vancouver International Auto Show has removed Tesla from this week's event due to safety concerns for workers, attendees and exhibitors.
  • Executive Director Eric Nicholl emphasized a "primary concern" for the safety of everyone involved.
  • Tesla was given multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw from the event.
  • The decision followed protests condemning Tesla's CEO Elon Musk's advice to U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Key points from the Right

  • Tesla has been removed from participating in the Vancouver International Auto Show due to safety concerns for attendees and exhibitors, according to Eric Nicholl, the event's executive director.
  • The removal followed "Tesla Takedown" protests in cities like Ottawa and Vancouver against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his political influence.
  • Pat McCutcheon, a protester, stated that the organizers made a correct decision ensuring participants can focus on the event's positive aspects.
  • British Columbia Hydro has also banned Tesla products from its electric vehicle rebate program amid the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade tensions.

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Full story

  • The Vancouver International Auto Show removed Tesla from the event over safety concerns related to protests and vandalism. A spokesperson for the show said it made the decision after the company had multiple opportunities to withdraw voluntarily.
  • Tesla has been targeted by “Tesla Takedown” protests in cities like Ottawa and Vancouver, criticizing Musk’s role in advising President Donald Trump.
  • Trump has called for making Canada the 51st U.S. state.

Full Story

The Vancouver International Auto Show removed Tesla over safety issues as the Elon Musk-led company deals with worldwide protests and vandalism.

A spokesperson for the event, which began Wednesday, March 19, said it decided to exclude Tesla following “multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw” from the event. The spokesperson added its primary concern is the safety of workers, attendees and exhibitors.

How has Canada been involved in Tesla protests?

Tesla has been the target of many so-called “Tesla Takedown” protests in several cities including Ottawa and Vancouver, criticizing Musk and his role advising President Donald Trump.

Trump implemented tariffs on Canadian goods and repeatedly mentioned making Canada the 51st U.S. state.

Musk made several remarks about Canada in the past, including in a since-removed post to X in February 2025.

He wrote, “Canada is not a real country,” after hundreds of thousands of Canadians signed a petition urging the government to revoke his dual citizenship.

Although Musk was born in South Africa, he received a Canadian passport as a teenager through his mother who was born in Canada.

On March 12, British Columbia Hydro banned Tesla products from its electric vehicle rebate program as part of the provincial government’s move to give preference to Canadian goods and exclude U.S. ones from rebates amid the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war.

Musk called the move “crazy.” 

He has not commented on being removed from Vancouver’s auto show.

The event runs through Sunday, March 23.

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Media landscape

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47 total sources

Key points from the Left

  • Tesla was removed from the Vancouver International Auto Show due to safety concerns, according to Executive Director Eric Nicholl.
  • Pat McCutcheon, a protest organizer, supported the decision, stating it was made to avoid potential vandalism or confrontation at the auto show.
  • Recent protests against Tesla included signs like "Elon be-gone," reflecting emotions about Musk's influence.
  • Nicholl noted that Tesla was given multiple chances to voluntarily withdraw for the safety of workers and attendees.

Report an issue with this summary

Key points from the Center

  • The Vancouver International Auto Show has removed Tesla from this week's event due to safety concerns for workers, attendees and exhibitors.
  • Executive Director Eric Nicholl emphasized a "primary concern" for the safety of everyone involved.
  • Tesla was given multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw from the event.
  • The decision followed protests condemning Tesla's CEO Elon Musk's advice to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Report an issue with this summary

Key points from the Right

  • Tesla has been removed from participating in the Vancouver International Auto Show due to safety concerns for attendees and exhibitors, according to Eric Nicholl, the event's executive director.
  • The removal followed "Tesla Takedown" protests in cities like Ottawa and Vancouver against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his political influence.
  • Pat McCutcheon, a protester, stated that the organizers made a correct decision ensuring participants can focus on the event's positive aspects.
  • British Columbia Hydro has also banned Tesla products from its electric vehicle rebate program amid the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade tensions.

Report an issue with this summary

Other (sources without bias rating):

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