Canada’s EV success wouldn’t be complete without a strong domestic battery supply chain to power it, and already it’s losing crucial ground, writes Joanna Kyriazis.Canada’s auto sector made a critical comeback last year as the Detroit Three automakers announced nearly $6-billion to bring EV production north of the border.
But after a costly Ambassador Bridge blockade by Canadian protesters and with U.S. President Joe Biden’s Buy American EV tax credits still on the table, Canada’s federal government will need to employ some mic-dropping efforts to truly convince a burgeoning EV industry that Canada remains an ideal place to invest.Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.