The U.S. is holding Canadians back from getting better cars, now is the time for Ottawa to change that

Americans, for the most part, dictate which cars Canadians do and don't get to buy. It's not fair or even smart, necessarily. It's just the way it is and has been for decades. Through a web of business decisions and regulations - safety and emissions standards - Canadians are beholden to the peculiar predilections of American drivers who typically enjoy cheaper gasoline and big SUVs. Were it not for the Americans, Canadians could enjoy a greater variety of cars that are smaller, cleaner, cheaper and with niche appeal - cars that might even be better than what's currently on offer….