Canada Electric Vehicle Tender

Canadas climate plan is working for our planet and it is working for Canadians. Zero-emission vehicles play a key role in our clean energy future. As families continue to make greener choices Canada is delivering more options for them to drive where they need to go while reducing pollution and making life more affordable.The Honourable Catherine McKenna Minister for Environment and Climate Change Canada on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi Canadas Minister of Natural Resources today announced an investment of 491000 for the Greater Toronto Airports Authority for an electric vehicle EV charging station project at Pearson International Airport.The project will build a new fast-charging hub to support a fleet of electric shuttle buses at the nations busiest airport. The project will identify barriers and strategies for electric bus adoption and serve as a model for airports across the country.This is part of the Government of Canadas 182.5-million investment to build a coast-to-coast charging network for EVs and support other zero- and low-carbon demonstration and deployment projects as well as develop binational Canada and the United States codes and standards. Over 800 EV fast chargers are already built or being planned with hundreds more expected over the next two years.Through Budget 2019 a further 130 million is being invested in charging infrastructure and a new incentive worth up to 5000 is available for Canadians who purchase or lease an eligible electric or hydrogen-fuelled vehicle.Canadas climate plan includes over 50 measures to protect the environment and leave a healthier planet for future generations including actions to protect our oceans phase out coal-fired electricity invest in renewables and public transit and reduce plastic pollution. Zero-emission vehicles are a key part of Canadas plan to combat climate change while growing the economy.