Ottawa funds CAD $10.9M for EV chargers & education
Tue, 4th Aug 2026 (Today)
Environment and Climate Change Canada has announced CAD $10.9 million for 22 electric vehicle charging and education projects across Canada, including nearly CAD $9 million for almost 400 chargers.
The package combines infrastructure spending through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program with support for education and awareness projects under the Zero Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative.
Nine projects will install chargers in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, while 13 will provide practical guidance, demonstrations, and training to address barriers to electric vehicle adoption.
The largest infrastructure award will go to Hydro-Québec, which will receive CAD $5 million to install 100 Level 3 chargers (DC Fast Charger) in the province. The project will expand the Electric Circuit network by adding fast chargers at existing or adjacent sites to increase capacity and reduce waiting times during busy periods.
Other infrastructure awards include CAD $2.08 million for Ivy Charging Network to install 44 chargers and CAD $573,265 for QuantumEV to install 74 chargers, both in Ontario. CapEV Group will receive CAD $410,000 to install 82 Level 2 chargers in British Columbia and Ontario, while the City of Coquitlam will receive CAD $150,000 for 30 Level 2 chargers.
In British Columbia, the announcement adds to a charging network the federal government said now includes more than 8,900 public charging ports, up 87 per cent since 2023.
Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced the funding in Burnaby, B.C.
"We're investing in more electric vehicle chargers across the country, making it even easier for Canadians to get to where they live, work, and play. Together with our Auto Strategy, we're creating good jobs, strengthening Canada's economy, and building a strong and climate-competitive future," said Dabrusin.
Education projects
About CAD $2 million will go to education and awareness projects designed to improve understanding of charging systems, ownership, and infrastructure planning.
Electric Mobility Canada received two grants of CAD $200,000 each. One project will bring together stakeholders to develop guidance on linking electric vehicles with the power grid. The other will create resources for fleet managers, municipalities, and utilities planning charging infrastructure.
"[It] will advance vehicle-grid integration in Canada by bringing utilities, regulators, automakers, and policymakers together around managed charging and bidirectional charging solutions that can improve affordability, reliability, and sustainability across the electricity system," said Daniel Breton, President and CEO of Electric Mobility Canada.
Housing has become a focus of the education effort, particularly for residents without access to private driveways. The Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council said its project would address a common obstacle for people living in apartment buildings and condominiums.
The Canadian Charging Infrastructure Council will receive CAD $200,000 for work on electric vehicle-ready infrastructure in multi-unit residential buildings. The Canadian Parking Association received the same amount to prepare resources for parking lot owners and operators.
The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs received CAD $250,000 for a national project focused on local government readiness, including guidance on charging infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and a permanent online resource centre.
The New Brunswick Power Corporation will receive CAD $200,000 for community charging demonstrations, first responder training, and webinars for vehicle sales teams in New Brunswick.