The Government of Canada congratulates NextStar Energy on the completion of its new EV battery facility
Media advisory
March 4, 2026 – Windsor, Ontario
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, joined by the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, and the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Ontario’s Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, will participate in the grand opening of NextStar Energy’s new lithium-ion electric vehicle (EV) battery facility.
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 11:45 am (ET)
Members of the media are asked to contact Daniela Ferro from NextStar Energy at danielaferro@nextstar-energy.com to receive event location details and confirm their attendance.
Contacts
Gabrielle Landry
Deputy Director, Media Relations
Office of the Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
gabrielle.landry@ised-isde.gc.ca
Daniela Ferro
Public Relations Manager
NextStar Energy
519-984-1215
danielaferro@nextstar-energy.com
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
media@ised-isde.gc.ca
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