Canada has a chance to establish itself as a major player in the global battery industry, but we must act fast to seize this opportunity. If we don’t, other countries will fill the gap in meeting the growing demand for EVs and secure the advanced manufacturing jobs, intellectual property, and other economic gains that come with it. Developing Canada’s battery supply chain and manufacturing capacity will anchor our existing auto sector, ensure we capture the jobs and value created in the transition to electric vehicles, and support the growth of new jobs and industries in the clean energy economy.
Read our latest report, to learn about many of the important and immediate priority actions that Canada must take to advance as a leader in the production of battery materials and technology.
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
Here is what Canada needs to do…