Ottawa has announced more than $97 million in funding for 155 clean transportation projects across Canada, accelerating electric vehicle charger deployment, fleet modernization and consumer education following the launch of Canada’s Automotive Strategy.
The funding package includes $84.4 million through the Natural Resources Canada Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program to support 122 projects that will install more than 8,000 EV chargers nationwide. An additional $5.7 million will fund three projects under the Green Freight Program, while $7.2 million will support 30 education and awareness initiatives, including 11 Indigenous-led projects, aimed at improving public and industry knowledge of EVs, charging and clean fuels.
The announcement follows Canada’s Automotive Strategy, introduced Feb. 5, which outlines federal measures designed to protect domestic auto manufacturing, strengthen supply chains and advance next-generation vehicle production. Charging infrastructure expansion is a central pillar of the strategy.
Canada has already installed more than 30,000 EV chargers across the country, largely supported by federal programs. The government also confirmed work is underway on a National Charging Infrastructure Strategy intended to attract private-sector investment, address grid integration challenges and reduce barriers to charger deployment.
“We know range anxiety makes it harder to choose an EV, which is why Canada is investing in our infrastructure — and with new EV chargers opening every month, we are seeing results,” stated Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.
Separately, the Canada Infrastructure Bank confirmed it is increasing its Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure Initiative by $1 billion. CEO Ehren Cory indicated more than $500 million has already been committed to support charging network expansion projects involving FLO, Parkland and JOLT.
Since 2016, the federal government has invested more than $1.2 billion to deploy EV chargers and hydrogen refuelling stations. The Green Freight Program continues to support medium- and heavy-duty fleet modernization projects intended to reduce fuel use and emissions.
