Canada's ambitious push to become a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) industry has hit a snag, with several high-profile EV projects being abandoned or scaled back in recent months. The sudden collapse of these projects has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the government's subsidy program aimed at supporting the development of a robust EV supply chain. Critics argue that the program has been too generous, providing incentives to companies that ultimately failed to deliver on their promises. As Canada's EV market continues to grow, the question on everyone's mind is whether the government's approach to supporting the industry will need to be reevaluated to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently.


In Canada, aborted EV projects raise questions over supply chain subsidies  WardsAuto