Government of Canada continues investments in electric vehicle infrastructure and education

The federal government announced $10.9 million for 22 electric vehicle infrastructure and education projects across Canada, including almost $9 million to install nearly 400 chargers through 9 projects and about $2 million for 13 education/awareness projects. These investments, part of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program and related…

Prime Minister Mark Carney plans a mid-morning tour of the Port of Vancouver as part of his day after visiting Red Deer and Alberta’s financing announcement for local infrastructure to support new homes. The report also notes related political events in Vancouver, including a campaign appearance for Braeden Caley and a separate federal initiative on…

The Government of Canada announced continued progress on public transit improvements in Toronto, highlighting completed upgrades at the Bloor GO/UP Station to support the Kitchener Line and better pedestrian access. The release notes significant infrastructure investments, including 2.5 km of new GO rail track, a four-track corridor between Dupont Street…

The article reports that Minister Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will announce new funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and education across Canada. After the announcement, media are invited to a tour visit for B-Roll footage.

The federal government will spend nearly $2 billion to replace Via Rail’s long-haul trainsets, including $1.6 billion for trainsets and $357 million for a new assembly and maintenance facility in Montreal. Stadler will supply 45 trainsets with final assembly and testing for up to 36 vehicles in Montreal, and the project is expected to create 1,200…

The Ontario government announced the start of Highway 3 expansion in St. Thomas, part of the Twinning Project, to improve safety, regional connectivity, and support the Volkswagen PowerCo electric vehicle battery gigafactory. The project includes nearly seven kilometres of Highway 3 between Centennial Avenue and Ron McNeil Line, will connect with the…

The article reports that nearly $7 million in funding was announced for eight clean energy projects in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut to strengthen local electricity systems, reduce fossil fuel use, and support long-term economic growth. It notes the funding comes mainly from Natural Resources Canada’s Clean Energy for Rural and Remote…

The Government of Canada announced nearly $7 million in funding for eight clean energy projects in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut to strengthen local electricity systems, reduce fossil fuel reliance, and support economic growth for northern communities. The investments, funded mainly through the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote…

The Government of Canada announced nearly $7 million in funding for eight clean energy projects in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut to strengthen local electricity systems, reduce fossil fuel reliance, and support long-term economic growth in northern communities. The funding, primarily through Natural Resources Canada’s Clean Energy for…

The Canadian government reinstated the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) offering up to $5,000 subsidies for new EVs, with rapid uptake in February–April 2024 led largely by Quebec. By May and June, EVAP applications fell about 50% from earlier levels, with Quebec still accounting for roughly half of submissions; the program imposes a sliding…

The British Columbia government, with BC Hydro, announced a $700-million expansion to triple the province’s public EV charging network, targeting 3,500 charging ports by 2035 and faster 200 kW (with some 400 kW) hubs across communities and highways. The plan aims to improve charging reliability and reduce wait times, supported by Go Electric Public…

The article notes that in January, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced tariff reductions for Chinese EVs to 6.1% from 100%, along with an annual quota of 49,000 vehicles, with changes taking effect in March. It also states that, by 2030, government regulations require 50% of those EVs to have a landed price of $35,000 or under.

The Government of Canada, with the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance Maritime Regional Electricity Co-operation and System Integration to develop a shared roadmap for a more integrated Maritime electricity system. The initiative aims to lower costs, improve reliability, and…