Mar 6, 2022 | International
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, on behalf of Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $500,000 investment in the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Inc. to help support the installation of up to 63 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Ontario.
March 4, 2022 Thunder Bay, Ontario Natural Resources Canada
Reducing emissions from the transportation sector is critical to achieving Canada’s climate targets and keeping our air clean. That’s why the Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EVs) in Ontario and across the country.
Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister Responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, on behalf of Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $500,000 investment in the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Inc. to help support the installation of up to 63 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Ontario.
This investment, which will make EV charging more accessible to all, will be funded through the Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).
Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Inc. will select recipients through a transparent process, based on demand. All EV chargers will be installed in public places, multi-unit residential buildings, on streets, at workplaces or facilities for servicing light-duty vehicle fleets by March 2023.
Since 2015, Canada has invested a historic $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and chargers more accessible for Canadians. These investments are supporting the establishment of a coast-to-coast network of chargers in local areas where Canadians live, work and play, while federal rebates of up to $5,000 are helping more Canadians make the switch to an EV.
These investments are yet another step in reaching Canada’s target of ensuring all new passenger vehicles sold in Canada are zero-emission by 2035. And just like investments in everything from clean technology to nature protection, today’s announcement is part of Canada’s ambitious climate change goals that build a cleaner, healthier, and affordable future for all Canadians.
“We’re making electric vehicles more affordable and charging more accessible for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Investing in more EV chargers, like the ones announced today in Ontario, will put more Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future, and help achieve our climate goals.”
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of Natural Resources
“The CEDC is excited to bring more electric vehicle charging stations to the City and encourage the usage of smart technology in the transportation sector. Plug in Thunder Bay will support business owners, property owners, our academic institutions, indigenous groups and institutions, and many others cover up to 50% of costs to purchase and install EV charging stations. Through this funding, CEDC has the opportunity to support $1 million in electric vehicle infrastructure locally.”
Eric Zakrewski
Chief Executive Officer, Thunder Bay CEDC
Ian Cameron
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Natural Resources
613-447-3488
Ian.Cameron@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Jan 19, 2022 | International
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today a $2-million investment to Alberta Municipalities to help support the deployment and installation of up to 260 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Alberta.
January 18, 2022 Edmonton, Alberta Natural Resources Canada
Reducing emissions from the transportation sector is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets. That’s why the Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to purchase and drive electric vehicles (EV) in Alberta.
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today a $2-million investment to Alberta Municipalities to support the installation of up to 260 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Alberta through their Municipal Climate Change Action Centre. The Action Centre is a collaborative initiative of Alberta Municipalities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and the Government of Alberta.
This investment, which will make purchasing EV chargers more accessible for municipalities, will be funded through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).
The Action Centre will select recipients through a transparent process, based on demand. After which, EV chargers will be installed in public places, on streets locations, at recreation centres and other municipal-owned facilities for charging light-duty vehicles.
Since 2015, Canada has invested a historic $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and chargers more accessible for Canadians. These investments are supporting the establishment of a coast-to-coast network of fast chargers; installing chargers in local areas where Canadians live, work and play; and providing rebates of up to $5,000 to help more Canadians buy EVs.
These investments support Canada’s target of ensuring all passenger vehicles sold in Canada are zero-emission by 2035 and are critical to achieving Canada’s ambitious climate change goals and building a cleaner, healthier future for all Canadians.
“We’re making electric vehicles more affordable and accessible for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Investing in more charging stations like the ones announced today in Alberta will allow more Canadians to be in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future and help achieve our climate goals.”
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of Natural Resources
“The Government of Canada is committed to the protection of our environment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Electric vehicles are an important part of our work to meet Canada’s climate targets. Today’s announcement solidifies that commitment by building on our government’s plan to provide clean and sustainable transportation options to the people in Alberta.”
The Honourable Randy Boissonnault
Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre
“The Electric Vehicle Charging Program will help forward-thinking municipalities get ready for an electric future. With this investment from the Government of Canada, our members can put their communities on the EV charging station map at no cost to their taxpayers.”
Paul McLauchlin
President, Rural Municipalities of Alberta
“We are thrilled to support the Action Centre and the Electric Vehicle Charging Program. With one or two new EV charging stations, communities can see an increased economic boost and get closer to achieving their environmental and sustainability goals. With new EV charging stations, residents and visitors can charge their vehicles while at the recreation centre, library or even on main street while they shop, dine and explore.”
Cathy Heron
President, Alberta Municipalities
“We are proud to lead the charge in the largest investment in EV charging stations in Alberta to date. The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is poised to support all Alberta municipalities — large and small — to prepare for the increased demand for EV charging infrastructure. This initiative supports our mandate to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions and enable community resilience.”
Trina Innes
Executive Director, Municipal Climate Change Action Centre
Oct 18, 2021 | International
Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $99,900 investment to ERTH Corp to install 21 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the province to put Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future. ERTH Corp is also contributing $236,946 toward this initiative, bringing the total project cost to $336,846.
August 13, 2021 Ingersoll, Ontario Natural Resources Canada
The Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to drive electric — transforming the way Canadians get to where they need to go.
Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $99,900 investment to ERTH Corp to install 21 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the province to put Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future. ERTH Corp is also contributing $236,946 toward this initiative, bringing the total project cost to $336,846.
Funded through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, all chargers are installed and available for public use.
Since 2015, Canada has made a historic investment of over $1 billion so far to make EVs more affordable and charging infrastructure more locally accessible. These investments are building a coast-to-coast network of fast chargers and installing chargers in local areas where Canadians live, work and play. The government also provides incentives of up to $5,000 to help Canadians buy EVs and full tax write-offs for businesses purchasing them.
These investments support Canada’s new mandatory target of 100-percent zero-emission light-duty vehicle sales by 2035. Driving down transportation emissions is critical to achieving Canada’s ambitious climate change targets and requires a combination of investments and regulations to support Canadians and industry in this transition.
The government supports green infrastructure projects that create good, middle-class jobs and get us to net-zero emissions by 2050.
“We’re giving Canadians the greener options they want to get to where they need to go. We’re building a coast-to-coast network of electric vehicle charging stations from St. John’s to Victoria, and now we’re building more right here in Ontario. This is how we get to net zero by 2050.”
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr.
Minister of Natural Resources
“ERTH Corporation and our municipal partners are committed to installing a public charging infrastructure necessary to support the widespread use of EVs in our communities. The federal funding provided through Natural Resources Canada’s ZEVIP to install 21 EV chargers has been critical to achieving this important commitment.”
Chris White
President and CEO, ERTH Corporation
Ian Cameron
Acting Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Natural Resources
613-447-3488
Ian.Cameron@canada.ca
Aug 1, 2021 | International
Today, as part of #EVWeekinCanada, the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a combined investment of over $800,000 for 170 electric vehicle (EV) chargers to help British Columbians go electric, putting them in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future.
July 30, 2021 Burnaby, British Columbia Natural Resources Canada
The Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to drive electric – transforming the way Canadians get to where they need to go.
Today, as part of #EVWeekinCanada, the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a combined investment of over $800,000 for 170 electric vehicle (EV) chargers to help British Columbians go electric, putting them in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future.
These contributions will help install 168 Level 2 EV connectors and two fast chargers across the province to support Canada’s net-zero future.
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) received $300,000 to install 60 EV chargers in Burnaby. BCIT is contributing over $473,000 toward this initiative, with a total project cost of over $793,000.
The City of Delta received over $77,000 to install 20 EV chargers across Delta. The city is also contributing over $135,000 toward this initiative, bringing the total project cost to more than $212,000.
QuadReal Property Group received $260,000 for two projects to install 34 EV chargers in Vancouver. The British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources’ CleanBC Go Electric Program is also contributing $50,000, and QuadReal Property Group is contributing more that $330,000 toward this initiative, bringing the total project cost of the two projects to over $640,000.
The Owners, Strata Plan BCS3862 (Canada House in Olympic Village) received over $86,000 toward the installation of 36 charging stations and the necessary supportive electrical infrastructure in its parking garage. Additional project funding totalling over $54,000 from the Government of British Columbia with a contribution of roughly $86,000 from Canada House in Olympic Village brought the total project cost to over $227,000.
The Corporation of the District of Saanich received $100,000 to install 20 chargers in the District of Saanich. The Corporation of the District of Saanich is also contributing $270,000 toward this initiative, bringing the total project cost to $370,000.
Funded through Natural Resources Canada’s Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative and Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, all chargers will be available for public use between now and this winter.
Since 2015, Canada has made historic investments of over $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and charging infrastructure more locally accessible. These investments are building a coast-to-coast network of fast chargers and installing chargers in local areas where Canadians live, work and play. The government also provides incentives of up to $5,000 to help Canadians buy EVs and full tax write-offs for businesses purchasing them.
These investments support Canada’s new mandatory target of 100-percent zero-emission light-duty vehicle sales by 2035. Driving down transportation emissions is critical to achieving Canada’s ambitious climate change targets and requires a combination of investments and regulations to support Canadians and industry in this transition.
The government supports green infrastructure projects that create good, middle-class jobs and get us to net-zero emissions by 2050.
“We’re giving Canadians the greener options they want to get to where they need to go. We’re building a coast-to-coast network of electric vehicle charging stations from St. John’s to Victoria, and now we’re building more right here in British Columbia. This is how we get to net zero by 2050.”
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr.
Minister of Natural Resources
“Greening transportation is key to lowering GHG emissions and reaching our climate targets on time. We’re making it easier for Canadians to drive electric by installing charging stations right across the country, and here, in British Columbia. We’re also making electric vehicles more affordable with a $5,000 federal incentive which British Columbians can combine with the existing provincial rebate of up to $3,000. The decision to go electric has never been easier, and will lead the way to net-zero emissions by 2050.”
The Honourable Hedy Fry
Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre
“With the installation of 60 Level 2 electric vehicle connectors at our soon-to-be-completed Health Sciences Centre, the BCIT Burnaby Campus will become home to one of the largest electric car charging centres in all of Metro Vancouver. This investment from Natural Resources Canada helps us to achieve on our commitments within the BCIT Sustainability Vision — cultivating exceptional learning environments and communities through technology and sustainable campus development.”
Kathy Kinloch
President, British Columbia Institute of Technology
“I want to thank the federal government as this funding goes a long way toward supporting Delta’s Electric Vehicle Strategy, helping us create the infrastructure needed to encourage electric vehicles in our community. I appreciate working with our Member of Parliament, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, and acknowledge her support toward Delta’s climate action goals and providing greener transportation options for residents as we work toward a net-zero future.”
George V. Harvie
Mayor, City of Delta
“QuadReal as a company is committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and to helping our residents, tenants and customers do the same. We have dozens of Level 2 charging stations throughout Metro Vancouver and are now getting positive feedback from our customers around the installation of two EV Level 3 fast-charging stations, made possible through support from NRCan’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.”
Matthew MacWilliam
Project Manager, QuadReal Property Group
“Canada House Strata Council would like to thank NRCan for its generous contribution toward the Canada House EV Project. It has allowed all of our residents to have access to Level 2 charging, which is already leading more residents to purchase and use electric vehicles.”
The Canada House EV Project Team
The Owners, Strata Plan BCS3862
Ian Cameron
Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Natural Resources
613-447-3488
Ian.Cameron@canada.ca
Jul 27, 2021 | International
Today, as part of #EVWeekinCanada, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Sport), on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $2.3-million investment to Anvil Crawler Development Corporation to install 36 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Ontario to put Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future.
July 27, 2021 Burlington, Ontario Natural Resources Canada
The Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to drive electric — transforming the way Canadians get to where they need to go.
Today, as part of #EVWeekinCanada, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Sport), on behalf of the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $2.3-million investment to Anvil Crawler Development Corporation to install 36 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Ontario to put Canadians in the driver’s seat on the road to a net-zero future.
Anvil Crawler, Opus One Solutions, SWTCH, Energy+ Inc. and Elexicon Energy, along with site host partners, are also supporting this initiative, bringing the total project cost to $6.7 million.
This project is funded through Natural Resources Canada’s Green Infrastructure – Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program, which aims to accelerate the market entry of next-generation clean energy technologies. All chargers will be available for public use by September 30, 2022.
Since 2015, Canada has made a historic investment of over $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and charging infrastructure more locally accessible. These investments are building a coast-to-coast network of fast chargers and installing chargers in local areas where Canadians live, work and play. The government also provides incentives of up to $5,000 to help Canadians buy EVs and full tax write-offs for businesses purchasing them.
These investments support Canada’s new mandatory target of 100-percent zero-emission light-duty vehicle sales by 2035. Driving down transportation emissions is critical to achieving Canada’s ambitious climate change targets and requires a combination of investments and regulations to support Canadians and industry in this transition.
The government supports green infrastructure projects that create good, middle-class jobs and get us to net-zero emissions by 2050.
“We’re giving Canadians the greener options they want to get to where they need to go. We’re building a coast-to-coast network of electric vehicle charging stations from St. John’s to Victoria, and now we’re building more right here in Ontario. This is how we get to net zero by 2050.”
The Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr.
Minister of Natural Resources
“The fight against climate change has never been more important. Continuing our country’s push towards a greener, more sustainable economy is one of our government’s top priorities, and this new funding will help ensure we’re connecting the country in new and innovative ways while investing in a green future. This is yet another example of our commitment to making Canada a global leader in the battle against climate change.”
Adam van Koeverden
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth and to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (Sport)
“This project has incredible potential to be a catalyst for Ontario’s EV infrastructure landscape. The project is perfectly aligned with our vision to change the way power is produced and consumed at residences and businesses across Canada. We’re proud to be joining Opus One Solutions as a partner in bringing integrated clean energy technology to multiple sites in Ontario.”
Rob Stein
President, Skyline Energy, on behalf of Skyline Energy and Anvil Crawler Development Corp.
“The journey of decarbonization via electrification requires multiple stakeholders to come together to create holistic value for end users, building owners and the grid. This project is a great first step in creating a commercially viable solution with the utilization of multiple hardware and software platforms.”
Hari Suthan
Chief of Strategic Growth and Head of Global Sales, Opus One Solutions
Ian Cameron
Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Natural Resources
613-447-3488
Ian.Cameron@canada.ca
