Mining and battery executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and government delegates gathered at RBC Capital Markets recently for a roundtable discussion on pathways toward more private and public investment into Canada’s battery ecosystem.
The conversation, led by Canada’s ZEV industrial alliance, Accelerate, comes amid a challenging and competitive market environment.
Being the first to invest in new technologies and projects can be a risky venture and participants debated whether private equity or governments should make the initial bet. Regulatory challenges and geopolitics can also make it difficult for projects to move forward. This discussion focused on the complex dynamics involved and how participants might move forward.
Building Canadian Power in Advanced Battery Materials
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trip to Beijing this week resulted in a trade agreement that will permit up to 49,000 Chinese EVs to enter Canada.
As the Canada Strong Budget (2025) deploys $280 billion in capital investments over five years, Canada’s battery sector is experiencing a rare alignment of political will, infrastructure funding, and market demand.
Accelerate supports the Canada Strong Budget and its measures to develop sovereign supply chains for electric vehicles and batteries
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