Dreams are fine but results are much better

What we need now is less talk of Canada as a global champion in electric vehicle and batteries and a much clearer analysis of how we might best participate in the new electric age.

New federal Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured on the Hill on Feb. 6, 2020. Canada has allocated $3-billion over five years under its Strategic Innovation Fund and its mandate includes support and development of 'a Canadian battery innovation and industry ecosystem' but without a business-led battery enterprise with the technology that meets industry needs, Canada may end up being a niche player, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY DAVID CRANE

February 8, 2021

TORONTO—Around the world, countries are looking to a green recovery, with big plans to generate investment and jobs through innovative clean technologies. One of the biggest targets is the design and production of batteries for motor vehicles, rail, and urban transit, shipping and aviation, as wel...

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