Backgrounder: Canada advances new Auto Strategy by expanding EV charging infrastructure across the country
Backgrounder
On February 10, 2026, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources; the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons; and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced more than $97 million for 155 clean transportation projects across Canada. This includes:
- $84.4 million for 122 projects to install more than 8,000 electric vehicle chargers across Canada through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program
- $5.7 million for three projects through the Green Freight Program to help medium- and heavy-duty Canadian fleets reduce their fuel costs and emissions through vehicle repowering, the purchase of low-carbon alternative fuel vehicles and the implementation of logistical best practices to improve fuel efficiency
- $7.2 million for 30 education and awareness projects to increase public and industry knowledge and confidence related to EVs, EV charging and clean fuels. Of these projects, 11 are led by Indigenous organizations and communities
Education and awareness project funding
These projects promote awareness, education, skills training and capacity-building activities to enable greater adoption of EVs and clean fuels.
Recipient: The Transition Accelerator
Location: National
Funding amount: $300,000
Description: This project will support the development of an interactive, scenario-based tool that illustrates clean fuel demand, resource requirements and emissions impacts across Canada.
Recipient: Dalhousie University (SuperNOVA)
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Funding amount: $300,000
Description: This project will engage high-school students in Atlantic Canada on clean fuel and EV education.
Recipient: H2GO Canada Inc.
Location: National
Funding amount: $300,000
Description: This project will enhance education on hydrogen.
Recipient: British Columbia Institute of Technology
Location: National
Funding amount: $300,000
Description: This project will engage underserved areas, including northern, rural, Indigenous communities and people with disabilities, through targeted education and outreach that builds knowledge, confidence and hands-on experience with EVs and charging technology.
Recipient: Équiterre
Location: Quebec
Funding amount: $300,000
Description: This project will increase public confidence in EVs and charging infrastructure through public engagement and education and the creation of educational resources to counter misinformation and simplify complex issues.
Recipient: Aurora Renewables Limited Partnership
Location: Saskatchewan
Funding amount: $294,000
Description: This project will increase public understanding and support for EVs and charging infrastructure across Saskatchewan.
Recipient: Electric Vehicle Society
Location: National
Funding amount: $288,840
Description: This project will develop a national curriculum model on EV charging for stakeholders, including fleet and facilities managers, drivers, property owners, electricians and training organizations.
Recipient: Carleton University
Location: National
Funding amount: $270,000
Description: This project will develop a free online course on EV charging infrastructure, charger types and charging practices to help Canadians understand how EV adoption benefits individuals, the electricity grid and the environment.
Recipient: Parvasi Sahayta Foundation
Location: National
Funding amount: $267,180
Description: This project will conduct community-based engagement and education on clean fuels and EV charging infrastructure among underrepresented communities through the creation of resources, showcases, workshops and media campaigns.
Recipient: Pinnguaq Association (operating as Ampere)
Location: Iqaluit, Nunavut
Funding amount: $225,000
Description: This project will build awareness, knowledge, and confidence in clean fuels across Nunavut, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Labrador through community engagement, education campaigns, and collaboration with local leaders.
Recipient: Pinnguaq Association (operating as Ampere)
Location: Iqaluit, Nunavut
Funding amount: $225,000
Description: This project will educate communities in the Arctic on EVs and charging infrastructure through community engagement, education campaigns and collaboration with local leaders.
Recipient: First Nations Energy and Mining Council
Location: Indigenous Communities in British Columbia
Funding amount: $222,525
Description: This project will create and distribute materials that provide information on EV infrastructure, clean fuel options, environmental and economic considerations, and partnership models for local First Nations communities.
Recipient: Canadian Biogas Association
Location: National
Funding amount: $213,750
Description: This project will develop accessible, province-specific insights and tools that support confident investment and engagement in the biogas and renewable natural gas sector across Canada.
Recipient: Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council
Location: National
Funding amount: $200,000
Description: This project will engage stakeholders and develop resources on infrastructure design, legal frameworks and business models to raise awareness of curbside EV charging.
Recipient: Greenplanet Energy Analytics
Location: Blood Tribe Community
Funding amount: $150,792
Description: This project will create employment opportunities for Indigenous youth focused on EVs, charging infrastructure and hydrogen.
Recipient: Advanced Biofuels Canada Association
Location: National
Funding amount: $150,000
Description: This project will increase awareness and knowledge of clean liquid fuels by developing sector-specific workshops and resources to support decarbonization across transportation sectors in Canada.
Recipient: York University
Location: National
Funding amount: $139,294
Description: This project will develop EV charging resources that address key technical, economic and regulatory barriers through accessible reports and interactive visual tools for EV users, municipalities, utilities and policymakers.
Recipient: United Spirit Nature Network (USNN)
Location: New Brunswick
Funding amount: $120,000
Description: This project will develop culturally relevant education and training to increase public confidence in clean fuel technologies among rural and underserved communities.
Recipient: Recharge Véhicule Électrique
Location: National
Funding amount: $50,000
Description: This project will develop a bilingual, video-based online course guiding decision-makers in multi-unit residential buildings on EV charging installation from initial assessment to project completion.
Indigenous-led awareness and education projects for cleaner transportation and clean fuels
The Indigenous-led projects pilot funding stream was developed to support Indigenous organizations and communities in raising awareness and delivering skills training on opportunities related to zero-emission vehicles.
Recipient: Akamihk Energy LP
Location: Maskwacis, Alberta
Funding amount: $300,000
Description: This project will develop and deliver training curriculum for Indigenous participants on the maintenance and servicing of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Recipient: Malahat Solutions Inc.
Location: Malahat Nation Lands near Mill Bay, B.C.
Funding amount: $300,000
Description: This project will deliver a hands-on teaching curriculum on the conversion of conventional marine vessels to electric vessels with a focus on electric-propulsion engines.
Recipient: Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise (ICE)
Location: National
Funding amount: $300,000
Description: This project will develop training sessions and culturally appropriate EV resources and host conferences, test drives and EV mentorship opportunities.
Recipient: Indigi Solutions
Location: National
Funding amount: $300,000
Description: This project will develop materials, host workshops and deliver training sessions to equip community members to explore sustainable mobility options, optimize existing vehicle fleets and leverage software for efficient transportation management.
Recipient: Cortney Clark Consulting
Location: Akwesasne Mohawk Nation communities in present-day Ontario and Quebec
Funding amount: $300,000
Description: This project will encourage electric vehicle adoption among Indigenous communities by offering test drives, hosting community discussions and developing and sharing educational content and materials.
Recipient: Apeiron Environmental
Location: Western and Prairie provinces
Funding amount: $300,000
Description: This project will increase Indigenous knowledge and awareness of cleaner transportation and clean fuels through an informational video series.
Recipient: The Pîsim Collective
Location: National
Funding amount: $300,000
Description: This project will develop a targeted, accessible online outreach and awareness campaign and test drive program offering hands-on EV and e-bike experiences.
Recipient: NISA – 656600 BC Ltd.
Location: Vancouver Island
Funding amount: $275,663
Description: This project will offer EV test drives, host community discussions and develop and share EV educational content tailored to specific communities on Vancouver Island.
Recipient: First Nations Energy and Mining Council of BC – FNEMC
Location: British Columbia
Funding amount: $248,177
Description: This project will provide education on the benefits, uses and economic opportunities presented by hydrogen and hydrogen technologies in the province.
Recipient: Tumuxw Communications
Location: First Nations communities in British Columbia
Funding amount: $150,000
Description: This project will develop culturally informed educational materials that demonstrate project opportunities and best practices of clean fuels.
Recipient: 10138121 Manitoba Inc. operating as Manitoba Free Ride
Location: Indigenous communities throughout Manitoba
Funding amount: $149,750
Description: This project will offer culturally appropriate EV resources for Indigenous youth and the greater Indigenous population through direct engagement, outreach events and workshops for school-age students.
Green Freight Program
These projects help Canadian fleets improve their competitiveness by reducing fuel costs and emissions through vehicle repowering, the purchase of low-carbon alternative-fuel vehicles and the implementation of logistical best practices to improve fuel efficiency.
Recipient: United Parcel Service Canada
Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Funding amount: $2,574,472
Description: The proponent will purchase 40 Class 8 on-road tractors and 46 Class 6 step vans that operate on compressed natural gas.
Recipient: R.W. Tomlinson Limited
Location: Nepean, Ontario
Funding amount: $1,631,535
Description: The proponent will purchase 24 new fleet vehicles that operate on compressed natural gas.
Recipient: Westcan Bulk Transport Ltd.
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Funding amount: $1,466,000
Description: This project will convert 40 existing diesel Class 8 trucks to operate on compressed natural gas and diesel in a dual fuel conversion.
Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program
These projects support the installation of electric vehicle chargers across Canada.
| Recipient | Location | Funding amount | Number of chargers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pollution Probe Foundation | National | $7,300,000 | 495 |
| Manitoba Motor Dealers Association Inc. | Manitoba | $6,500,000 | up to 520 |
| Ministry of Transportation | Ontario | $4,740,000 | 76 |
| DP World (Canada) Inc. | Vancouver, British Columbia | $4,375,000 | 111 |
| GCT Canada Limited Partnership | Delta, British Columbia | $4,146,600 | 116 |
| Electrify America | Ontario, Alberta and Quebec |
$4,000,000 | 40 |
| DP World Prince Rupert Inc. | Prince Rupert, British Columbia | $3,775,000 | 105 |
| DP World Fraser Surrey Inc. | Surrey, British Columbia | $3,400,000 | 101 |
| Purolator Inc. | Ontario | $2,575,000 | 393 |
| Deveraux Apartment Communities (Auctus Property Fund LP) | Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta |
$2,215,274 | 444 |
| Strata Plan BCS 2143 (Yaletown Park 3) | Vancouver, British Columbia | $2,024,035 | 899 |
| Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) | Ontario | $2,000,000 | 274 |
| Association of Alberta Municipalities | Alberta | $2,000,000 | up to 182 |
| Canadian Sustainability Contractors Ltd. | Chase, British Columbia | $1,740,000 | 80 |
| Encor by EPCOR | Edmonton, Alberta | $1,400,000 | 14 |
| GCT Canada Limited Partnership | Vancouver, British Columbia | $1,350,900 | 34 |
| The University of British Columbia | Vancouver, British Columbia | $1,250,000 | 46 |
| The Regional Municipality of Durham | Ontario | $1,130,000 | 28 |
| Eco-West Canada | Saskatchewan | $1,000,000 | up to 112 |
| Skyline | Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia |
$990,000 | 198 |
| Soneil International Limited | Greater Toronto Area, Ontario | $950,000 | 22 |
| Soneil International Limited | Greater Toronto Area, Ontario | $930,000 | 26 |
| Grand River Energy Solutions Corp. | Ontario | $910,000 | 14 |
| DashCharger Technologies Ltd. | Ontario | $900,000 | 41 |
| The City of Calgary | Calgary, Alberta | $890,000 | 66 |
| The Government of Northwest Territories | Northwest Territories | $874,000 | up to 88 |
| VIFC Limited Partnership | Nanaimo, British Columbia | $660,000 | 78 |
| Andmar Development Corp. | Chilliwack, British Columbia | $650,000 | 18 |
| Camargue Properties Inc. | Quebec and British Columbia | $645,000 | 129 |
| QuantumEV Inc. | Ontario | $573,265 | 74 |
| Flash Charging Network | Sarnia and London, Ontario | $560,000 | 12 |
| City of Regina | Regina, Saskatchewan | $540,000 | 24 |
| Sunbridge EV Charging Inc. | Ontario | $540,000 | 108 |
| Peterson Commercial Property Management Inc. | Vancouver, British Columbia | $530,000 | 22 |
| The Owners, Strata Plan BCS3699 | Vancouver, British Columbia | $524,608 | 175 |
| Swtch Energy Inc. | Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia |
$490,000 | 98 |
| Scwén̓wen Economic Development | Kamloops, British Columbia | $450,000 | 4 |
| Broadstreet Properties Ltd. | Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia |
$449,650 | 90 |
| The City of Calgary | Calgary, Alberta | $420,000 | 28 |
| Strata Plan BCS 3025 (Two Harbour Green) | Vancouver, British Columbia | $400,000 | 80 |
| Future Transfer Company Inc. | Tillsonburg, Ontario | $392,255 | 6 |
| The Owners, Strata Plan LMS 869 (Pacific Place) | Vancouver, British Columbia | $384,241 | 236 |
| Metro Ontario Inc. | Ontario and Quebec | $380,000 | 76 |
| Waterloo Region District School Board | Waterloo region, Ontario | $350,000 | 70 |
| City of Vancouver | Vancouver, British Columbia | $340,000 | 68 |
| The Owners, Strata Plan EPS 2687 | Coquitlam, British Columbia | $325,000 | 65 |
| Government of Yukon | Yukon | $308,000 | up to 80 |
| Patry Group | Kingston, Ontario | $297,225 | 60 |
| Hwisel Soft Inc. | Mississauga, Ontario | $296,304 | 80 |
| Corporation of the County of Dufferin | Ontario | $280,000 | 14 |
| Sable Gate Corp. | Calgary, Alberta | $270,000 | 54 |
| MTCC 614 | Toronto, Ontario | $270,000 | 54 |
| Drewlo Holdings Inc. | Ontario | $270,000 | 54 |
| Kanas Shelter Corp. | Calgary, Alberta | $251,850 | 60 |
| Hwisel Soft Inc. | Oakville, Ontario | $250,000 | 50 |
| 1904969 Ontario Limited o/a Holiday Inn Express and Suites Woodstock | Woodstock, Ontario | $250,000 | 50 |
| 541282 BC Ltd. | North Vancouver, British Columbia | $250,000 | 50 |
| City of Vancouver | Vancouver, British Columbia | $245,000 | 49 |
| QuadReal Property Group G.P. Inc. | Ontario and British Columbia | $245,000 | 98 |
| SPT Auto Ltd. | Calgary, Alberta | $225,000 | 9 |
| Shape Property Management Corp. | Victoria and Burnaby, British Columbia | $210,000 | 14 |
| The City of Mississauga | Mississauga, Ontario | $210,000 | 42 |
| District of North Vancouver | North Vancouver, British Columbia | $200,000 | 24 |
| Chadi Land Company Inc. | Grassland, Alberta | $200,000 | 4 |
| Ontario Khalsa Darbar | Mississauga, Ontario | $200,000 | 4 |
| DashCharger Technologies Ltd. | North York, Ontario | $200,000 | 22 |
| 145Guelph Inc. | Pickering, Ontario | $200,000 | 4 |
| Teknion Limited | Ontario | $200,000 | 40 |
| City of Kelowna | Kelowna, British Columbia | $185,000 | 37 |
| City of Abbotsford | Abbotsford, British Columbia | $180,000 | 36 |
| Owners Plan No. 9910641 | Calgary, Alberta | $170,000 | 40 |
| Ottawa Carleton Standard Condominium Corporation (OCSCC) 769 | Ottawa, Ontario | $161,357 | 49 |
| Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 1591 | Toronto, Ontario | $160,000 | 32 |
| Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2015 | Toronto, Ontario | $160,000 | 32 |
| The Corporation of the City of Brampton | Brampton, Ontario | $150,000 | 6 |
| Trans Canada Chrysler Limited | Wawa, Ontario | $150,000 | 2 |
| Halton Condominium Corporation No. 114 | Oakville, Ontario | $150,000 | 30 |
| WTC Group Inc. | Port Coquitlam, British Columbia | $150,000 | 30 |
| Sparkle Solutions Corp. | Ontario | $141,059 | 30 |
| Burlington Electricity Services Incorporated | Burlington, Ontario | $135,000 | 27 |
| Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 769 | Toronto, Ontario | $132,775 | 32 |
| Asdin Hospitality Ltd. | North Fergus, Ontario | $130,000 | 4 |
| City of St. John’s | St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador | $130,000 | 26 |
| Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation (TSCC) 2773 | Toronto, Ontario | $125,000 | 25 |
| Essex Condominium Corporation No. 89 | Windsor, Ontario | $125,000 | 25 |
| Carttera (240 Markland Drive GP Inc.) | Etobicoke, Ontario | $123,891 | 83 |
| YRSCC#1271 | Markham, Ontario | $120,000 | 24 |
| Strata Plan EPS 4065 (Park and Metro) | Vancouver, British Columbia | $116,526 | 73 |
| Regional Municipality of Peel | Mississauga and Brampton, Ontario | $115,000 | 23 |
| Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation (TSCC) No.2392 | Toronto, Ontario | $115,000 | 23 |
| Halton Condominium Corporation No.129 | Oakville, Ontario | $115,000 | 23 |
| Hwisel Soft Inc. | Orangeville, Ontario | $113,557 | 37 |
| Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation (TSCC) 2035 | Toronto, Ontario | $110,000 | 22 |
| 2584987 Ontario Limited | Orillia, Ontario | $105,000 | 3 |
| Deciem Inc. | Etobicoke, Ontario | $105,000 | 3 |
| DashCharger Technologies Ltd. | Toronto, Ontario | $100,000 | 2 |
| Kevington Building Corporation Ltd. | British Columbia | $100,000 | 20 |
| Strata Plan LMS 4658 (Bayshore Tower) | Vancouver, British Columbia | $100,000 | 20 |
| The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward | Prince Edward County, Ontario | $100,000 | 2 |
| The Corporation of the City of Stratford | Stratford, Ontario | $100,000 | 2 |
| Corporation of the Town of Ajax | Ajax, Ontario | $100,000 | 20 |
| Brookstreet Hotel | Ottawa, Ontario | $100,000 | 2 |
| Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2840 | Toronto, Ontario | $100,000 | 20 |
| Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2491 | Toronto, Ontario | $100,000 | 20 |
| Winchester District Memorial Hospital | Winchester, Ontario | $100,000 | 20 |
| University of Ottawa | Ottawa, Ontario | $100,000 | 20 |
| Sher Holdings Incorporated Corporation | Markham, Ontario | $100,000 | 20 |
| Albertan dominium Corporation (TSCC) 1860 | Toronto, Ontario | $100,000 | 23 |
| Wellington Motors Ltd. | Guelph, Ontario | $99,999 | 4 |
| Auto Canada Hyundai Sherwood Park | Sherwood Park, Alberta | $99,999 | 2 |
| Freedom Ford Sales | Edmonton, Alberta | $99,999 | 2 |
| Waterloo Ford Lincoln | Edmonton, Alberta | $99,999 | 2 |
| 100003537 Ontario Inc. | Mississauga, Ontario | $99,999 | 5 |
| Hammond Power Solutions Inc. | Guelph, Ontario | $99,999 | 8 |
| Winnipeg Hyundai | Winnipeg, Manitoba | $97,612 | 2 |
| Oxford Heights Limited Partnership | White Rock, British Columbia | $91,545 | 20 |
| Modo Co-operative | British Columbia | $76,237 | 29 |
| The Corporation of the City of Oshawa | Oshawa, Ontario | $76,042 | 20 |
| Drummond VW | Drummondville, Quebec | $75,000 | 2 |
| Claremont Building BCS3346 Corporation | Coquitlam, British Columbia | $70,602 | 25 |
| City of Coquitlam | Coquitlam, British Columbia | $56,757 | 20 |
| York Region Standard Condominium Corporation 1329 | Markham, Ontario | $39,900 | 20 |