Tesla was removed from the Vancouver International Auto Show in Canada due to safety concerns, event organizers said on Thursday, citing security risks linked to ongoing protests targeting CEO Elon Musk.
“The Vancouver International Auto Show has removed Tesla as a participant in this week’s event, after the automaker was provided multiple opportunities to voluntarily withdraw,” said Eric Nicholl, the show’s executive director. “The Vancouver Auto Show’s primary concern is the safety of attendees, exhibitors, and staff.”
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The decision follows protests in the United States against Musk, who has played a key role in the Department of Government Efficiency’s efforts to reduce federal spending.
Meanwhile, Toronto has stopped offering financial incentives for Tesla vehicles used as taxis or ride-shares, citing escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States.
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The city’s mayor told Reuters the move was aimed at Musk, who has been a close adviser to the U.S. president.
The development comes as Tesla faces additional challenges, including the recall of nearly all Cybertrucks in the U.S. to address an issue with an exterior panel that could detach while driving.