Ottawa commits $84M to install more than 8,000 EV chargers
Despite policy changes, Liberals still aiming for ambitious EV goal by 2035
CBC News
Posted: Feb 10, 2026 4:00 AM EST | Last Updated: 6 hours ago
In an effort to address range anxiety and get more drivers into electric vehicles, the federal government is committing to fund and further expand the country's EV charging infrastructure.
The ministers of the environment, energy and transport are expected on Tuesday to announce $84.4 million in funding for more than 8,000 new chargers across the country.
Another $5.7 million will be directed to three projects through the Green Freight program, which helps trucks reduce their carbon footprint, through measures like the purchase of low-carbon fuels. Plus, $7.2 million is expected to be announced for 30 education and awareness projects about EVs.
The government's auto strategy, released Thursday, came with a $1.5 billion commitment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank, and said the government will "develop a new National Charging Infrastructure Strategy."
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