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2026-02-04 21:34 UTC

@Sanderde@mstdn.ca the network in Ontario wasn't terrible in 2022 and there are a lot of "coming soon" spots in plugshare, so that's good but it's pretty clear the advantage provinces with public utilities have. The surprise for me was Manitoba. Nothing from Manitoba Hydro in 2022. Perhaps that will change under Kinew's leadership.

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@Sanderde@mstdn.ca 2026-02-06 01:09

@chris@socialbc.ca This helps: “Shifting focus to infrastructure investment, $1.5 billion will be allocated to the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)’s Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure Initiative, which partners with EV charging networks such as Flo, Parkland, and JOLT. Carney noted that a new electricity strategy will be released in the coming weeks to double Canada’s grid capacity to support the growth of EV charging stations. “ Remains to be seen how effective this will be: “A Canadian vehicle emissions standard that achieves 75% EV sales by 2035 and 90% EV sales by 2040 will be a major step toward achieving a globally competitive automotive sector, provided that appropriate regulations are finalized in 2026.” https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/02/05/canada-invest-1-5-billion-ev-infrastructure/

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