(MENAFN- Caribbean News Global) WINDSOR, Canada – Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, on Tuesday, visited the facilities of automaker Stellantis N.V. in Windsor, Ontario. Last year, the government of Canada announced an investment of up to $529 million in project funding for Stellantis, securing thousands of good-paying jobs, by funding the modernization of its assembly plants and producing EVs. These collaborative investments in the Canadian auto sector are strengthening global EV supply chains and positioning Canada as a global leader in EV innovation.
“For decades, Canadian autoworkers have been part of building a strong Canadian economy – now, they're leading the way to make sure that stays true for decades more to come. We'll stand with workers every step of the way. By making Canada a global leader on electric vehicles, including manufacturing, we secure jobs, grow our economy, and keep our air clean for our kids,” said the prime minister of Canada.
“While in Windsor, the prime minister also visited the Centre for Hybrid Automotive Research and Green Energy (CHARGE) Lab at the University of Windsor to discuss their research and development centre for EV batteries, which further supports the development of made-in-Canada EV batteries” the prime minister's office – communications, said.“Canadian workers and businesses are already leading on clean energy and technology, and the components that go into it. As demand continues to grow, positioning Canada as a reliable supplier will create even more Canadian jobs, grow our economy, and cut pollution to help fight climate change.”
From mining, to manufacturing, to charging, Canadian businesses and workers are attracting historic investments in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain. When electric vehicles are made from Canadian minerals, assembled by Canadian auto workers, and powered at Canadian-made chargers, we secure and create jobs, grow our economy, and keep our air clean now and into the future, the prime minister's office – communications, noted.
François-Philippe Champagne, minister of innovation, science and industry, said:“As more and more Canadians move to electric vehicles, we're working hard to make sure they're built right here in Canada. Thanks to our strong partnership with Stellantis, Canada is cementing its position as a global leader in the EV supply chain. This means good jobs for Canadian workers, a cleaner future, and a stronger and more resilient economy.”