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)

Location: Windsor, Ontario

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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