As Honda's decision to abandon its Ontario electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant sends shockwaves through the Canadian automotive industry, experts are left wondering what this means for the country's future in electric vehicle production. The move, which is reportedly due to a lack of demand and an inability to secure sufficient government incentives, raises concerns about the viability of Canada's EV manufacturing sector. In response, some are calling for the Canadian government to re-examine its approach to attracting foreign investment and consider courting Chinese companies, which have been rapidly expanding their EV production capabilities globally. With the EV market expected to continue growing exponentially, will Canada miss its chance to become a major player in the industry?
Opinion: Honda is giving up its Ontario EV plant. It may be time to court the Chinese The Globe and Mail
