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Canada Invests in Cross-Country Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Network

Published at May 20, 2021
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News release

July 11, 2019 Stewiacke, Nova Scotia Natural Resources Canada

Canada’s climate plan is working for our planet, and it is working for Canadians. In particular, Zero-emission vehicles play a key role in our clean energy future. While families continue to make greener choices, Canada is delivering more options for them to drive where they need to go. In fact, the aim is to reduce pollution and make life more affordable.

Bill Casey, Member of Parliament for Cumberland–Colchester, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $4.6-million investment for Petro-Canada, a Suncor business. The plan is to build 92 electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers in its coast-to-coast network.

In fact, the first completed station, in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, will be part of a larger network of more than 50 Petro-Canada locations. In particular, each will have two charging units on site.

So, this is part of the Government of Canada’s $182.5-million investment to build a coast-to-coast charging network for electric vehicles, And, in order to support other zero- and low-carbon demonstration and deployment projects. Also, over 500 fast chargers are built or planned this year. Moreover, hundreds more are expected over the next two years. Through Budget 2019, a further $130 million is being invested in charging infrastructure. Furthermore, a new incentive, worth up to $5,000, is available for Canadians who purchase or lease a zero-emission vehicle.

Also, Canada’s climate plan includes over 50 measures to protect the environment and leave a healthier planet for future generations, including actions to protect our oceans, phase out coal-fired electricity, invest in renewables and public transit, and reduce plastic pollution.

Therefore, zero-emission vehicles are a key part of Canada’s plan to combat climate change while growing the economy and making life more affordable for Canadians.

Quotes

“Our government is making historic investments in green infrastructure, helping us to move from traditional fuels to cleaner choices that will power our future while lowering costs for families. With more electric vehicles on our roads, we will reduce pollution and create strong and sustainable communities.”
– Bill Casey
Member of Parliament for Cumberland–Colchester

“Keeping Canadians moving is what we do. We know that our customers’ needs are changing, and with more than 1,800 retail and wholesale locations across the country, we have the network in place to address some of the challenges being faced by electric vehicle drivers. By combining the elements from our top-tier national network with the fastest technology available, we will be able to meet the needs of our customers today and into the future.”
– Deborah Gullaher
Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Suncor

Electric Vehicle Quick facts

Through the Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative (EVAFIDI), the Government of Canada is investing $182.5 million to support the establishment of a coast-to-coast charging network for electric vehicles, natural gas stations along key freight corridors as well as stations for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in metropolitan centres. Also, this investment includes support for the demonstration of next-generation charging technologies, as well as the development of binational (Canada and the United States) codes and standards for low-carbon vehicles and infrastructure.
Through the Investing in Canada infrastructure plan, the Government of Canada is investing more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes as well as Canada’s rural and northern communities.

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Contacts

Media Relations
Natural Resources Canada
Ottawa
343-292-6100
NRCan.media_relations-media_relations.RNCan@canada.ca

Vanessa Adams
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Natural Resources
343-543-7645
Vanessa.Adams@canada.ca

Suncor Energy
Media Relations
403-296-4000
media@suncor.com

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