Ottawa Plans to Add 8,000 New Electric Vehicle Charging Ports in Canada

Ottawa plans to add 8,000 new electric vehicle charging ports in Canada

Natural Resources Canada data show there are more than 38,000 public chargers now, in almost 14,500 different locations across the country

Ottawa pours $97M into charging push

Canada’s new Automotive Strategy moved from framework to funding this week, with Natural Resources Canada announcing more than $97 million for 155 clean transportation projects nationwide. This week’s announcement follows the federal government’s Feb. 5 launch of its broader Auto Strategy, aimed at protecting the industry while building a globally competitive next-generation vehicle manufacturing base. The latest funding includes $84.4 million f…

Canada Invests C$97M to Supercharge EV Charging and Cut Transport Emissions

Canada’s federal government has announced C$97.3 million (almost US$72 million) in new funding for clean transportation projects across the country. It was announced by Natural Resources Canada and other federal departments. The money will support 155 projects in provinces and territories nationwide. The investment aims to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging, help freight fleets reduce emissions, and increase public awareness of clean transpor…

Canada Introduces New Auto Strategy by Expanding EV Charging Infrastructure Across the Country - Electrical Industry News Week

February 12, 2026  On February 5, Canada announced its new Automotive Strategy. The strategy includes a new five-year Electric Vehicle Affordability Program and enhanced charging infrastructure through investments through the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s $1.5-billion Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure Initiative. Canada has installed more than 30,000 electric vehicle chargers across the country through Natural Resources Canada’s Zer…

Government of Canada - Canada advances new Auto Strategy by expanding EV charging infrastructure across the country

On February 5, Canada announced its new Automotive Strategy: a suite of measures to protect and secure the auto industry while building a globally competitive automotive sector focused on next. . .

Ottawa announces $84.4 million investment for EV charging infrastructure

ZEVIP funding for 122 recipients and more than 8,000 chargers, with $7.2 million for 30 EV education projects, will complement the previously announced $1.5 billion in loans for Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure Initiative On the heels of a major shift in electric vehicle policy last week, the Canadian government yesterday has announced details of more investment in EV charging infrastructure across the country.  Up to $84.4 millio…