Canada is enhancing access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Atlantic Canada to facilitate the transition for families and businesses to EVs.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister Kody Blois announced more than C$5 million in federal funding for five projects through Natural Resources Canada's Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). These projects are set to install new EV chargers at various locations, including workplaces, public on-street parking, and multiunit residential buildings across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
Additionally, the initiative includes funding for two Indigenous organizations to install EV chargers at a highway retail hub and the Halifax International Airport.
The investment aims not only to expand infrastructure but also to simplify Canadians' lives and position Canada as a front-runner in building a clean economy for the future. The initiative underscores the government of Canada's commitment to providing reliable charging infrastructure to facilitate the shift to EVs, thus advancing a cleaner and more interconnected Atlantic Canada.
Statements from Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Timothy Hodgson and Blois highlighted the combined goals of supporting Canadians in the clean energy transition and fostering economic opportunities through the expansion of EV charging infrastructure.
ZEVIP supports the deployment of EV chargers and hydrogen refueling stations nationwide. Since 2016, the government of Canada has allocated over C$1 billion to aid the deployment of EV charging stations countrywide, reinforcing its dedication to enabling a clean and sustainable future.
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