Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin announced that the government will invest nearly C$9 million (approximately €5.6 million) in nine infrastructure projects to install almost 400 new charging points across Canada. The funding aims to strategically improve the availability and accessibility of the country’s public charging network.
A significant share of the funding will go to established charging providers. Hydro-Québec will receive C$5 million to install around 100 new DC fast chargers across its Electric Circuit network. The expansion aims to meet growing demand, reduce charging times at high-traffic locations and ease capacity constraints during peak periods. Other recipients, including Ivy Charging Network and QuantumEV, will also receive funding to expand charging infrastructure in Ontario and other provinces.
In addition to expanding the electric vehicle charging network, the government is investing around two million Canadian dollars (approximately 1.2 million euros) in 13 education and awareness projects focused on electric mobility. These initiatives aim to address reservations and build confidence in zero-emission vehicles. Among the supported projects are specialised training programmes for emergency services and test-drive events in rural and Indigenous communities.
