The Government of Canada has earmarked more than $97 million for 155 clean transportation projects nationwide, with the majority of funding directed toward expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure as part of its new Automotive Strategy.
Of the total, $84.4 million will support 122 projects under the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program, enabling the installation of more than 8,000 new EV charge points across the country. The projects cover public locations, workplaces, fleets and multi-unit residential buildings.
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Major recipients include the Pollution Probe Foundation, which will receive $7.3 million for 495 chargers nationwide, and the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association with $6.5 million for up to 520 chargers. Provincial authorities such as the Ontario Ministry of Transportation secured $4.74 million for 76 chargers.
Logistics and port operators are also included. DP World (Canada) Inc. will receive $4.375 million for 111 chargers in Vancouver, while GCT Canada has been awarded over $5.4 million across projects in Delta and Vancouver. Purolator will install 393 chargers in Ontario with support of $2.575 million. Residential developments account for hundreds more installations, including 899 chargers at a strata complex in Vancouver.
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U.S.-based charging operator Electrify America is among the recipients, receiving $4 million to deploy 40 chargers across Ontario, Alberta and Quebec. Municipalities including Calgary, Vancouver, Regina, Mississauga, Kelowna and St. John’s are also participating, alongside projects in northern regions such as Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
According to the government, more than 30,000 EV chargers have already been installed through ZEVIP and related initiatives. The latest funding round is aligned with the forthcoming National Charging Infrastructure Strategy, which aims to attract private investment, streamline regulations and address grid integration challenges.
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“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,” said Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. He added that the Automotive Strategy is intended to catalyze further private-sector investment in charging networks.
Beyond charging infrastructure, $5.7 million has been allocated through the Green Freight Program for three projects targeting emissions reductions in medium- and heavy-duty fleets. The funding will support vehicle repowering, adoption of low-carbon fuels and logistics improvements to enhance fuel efficiency.
An additional $7.2 million will fund 30 education and awareness initiatives related to EVs, charging infrastructure and clean fuels. Eleven of these projects are led by Indigenous organisations and communities and include training programs, outreach campaigns and demonstration activities in underserved and northern regions.
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The investment is part of a broader federal Automotive Strategy unveiled earlier this month. In parallel, the Canada Infrastructure Bank is expanding its Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure Initiative by $1 billion, bringing total funding to $1.5 billion. More than $500 million has already been committed to projects led by FLO, Parkland and JOLT, supporting up to 5,400 new public fast chargers.
The strategy also includes a five-year Electric Vehicle Affordability Program offering point-of-sale rebates of up to $5,000 for eligible battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles, with plug-in hybrids qualifying for up to $2,500.
“Canada’s new Automotive Strategy is focused on protecting Canadian jobs, strengthening the economy and positioning Canada as a global leader in the industries of tomorrow,” said Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport.