Dear Prime Minister:
As executives from businesses operating in Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, including charging solutions and deployment, vehicle manufacturers, charging installation and maintenance, and e-mobility technology solution providers, we write to you about Canada’s EV ambition. Together, we are building the backbone of Canada’s EV transportation economy.
No Apps, Just Taps. In 2025, drivers expect charging to be as simple as tapping a card or mobile wallet. With Electric Avenue, site hosts get flexible, future-ready payment options that make revenue collection seamless, and drivers get the frictionless charging experience they demand. Electric Avenue chargers, powered by Nayax payment technology, support both built-in and external terminals to fit any deployment:
Canada is making it easier for families and businesses to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) by expanding access to EV charging infrastructure across Atlantic Canada. Recently, Kody Blois, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $5 million in federal funding for five projects through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).
PowerCo and Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that supports the involvement of unionized trades in the construction of PowerCo’s St. Thomas gigafactory. “This Memorandum of Understanding reflects PowerCo’s commitment to supporting a strong and resilient local workforce and marks an important milestone on our largest global project”, said Mustafa Bulut, COO and interim CEO of PowerCo Canada.
In September 2025, Phillips & Temro announced the closure of the EvoCharge EV charging business. By November 2025, access controls for the chargers will cease to function, though basic charging functionality will continue to work as before. Essentially, it means EvoCharge’s chargers will become basic, non-smart EV chargers. To preserve full charger functionality, access control, and other smart features, here is what you need to know about completing a successful migration to a new network.
Tom Moloughney of the State of Charge YouTube channel overviews the Grizzl-E Club in his latest video. The video provides an overview of the Grizzl-E Club, features an interview with United Chargers CEO Gleb Nikiforov, and even includes Gleb and Tom taking a private plane trip to the first Grizzl-E Club customer. This video is a must-watch for Canadian EV Drivers. Learn more about all the benefits of the Grizzl-E Club and how you can start earning money back for charging at home.
Electric Avenue has recently announced two key appointments that reinforce the company’s commitment to technical excellence, customer service, and innovation in sustainable transportation. Allan Boutilier, who joined Electric Avenue last year, has been promoted to Technical Director, a role that will further strengthen the company’s leadership in EV charging technology and system integration. In addition, Electric Avenue welcomes Sleiman “Sam” Yammine as the company’s new Technical Advisor.
SWTCH Energy and FLO have recently announced a comprehensive roaming agreement. The agreement allows users of one charging network to access the other network’s stations through their existing app, eliminating the need for multiple accounts, payment methods, and apps to install. The roaming agreement addresses a critical industry challenge: charging network fragmentation. As EV adoption accelerates, drivers face friction from different networks requiring separate apps and accounts. This complexity creates barriers to EV adoption, particularly for frequent travelers and those in multi-provider regions.
Electro-Federation Canada (EFC), the national association representing over 230 member companies in the electrical industry, including manufacturers, distributors, and technology providers that power Canada’s electrification infrastructure, is calling on the federal government to maintain the Electric Vehicle (EV) Availability Standard and preserve policies that send strong and consistent signals to consumers, manufacturers, and investors.
September 12, 2025 As part of Prime Minister, Mark Carney’s recently announced measures to “protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries” in response to the impacts of US tariffs, the federal government will not require automakers to meet the 2026 Electric Vehicles Availability Standard (EVAS). Under the EVAS auto manufacturers and importers must meet annual…
Recently, PowerCo Canada has officially launched its first job recruitment campaign for what will be the country’s largest-ever electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant, located in St. Thomas, Ontario. The start of recruitment marks a significant milestone for the project, local economy and the community, as PowerCo seeks to fill hundreds of well-paying jobs in this initial phase and will eventually create thousands of jobs when the plant is fully operational.
Recently, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $22.7 million for eight projects aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging availability in British Columbia. The investment will install more than 480 EV chargers along main travel routes, in public places, at workplaces and in multi-unit residential buildings.
Tim Hortons is partnering with Quebec-based FLO on a plan to deploy electric vehicle fast chargers at 100 Tims restaurants across Canada by the end of 2028. “We’re thrilled to partner with FLO to make life a little easier for guests driving electric vehicles. Whether it’s grabbing a coffee and a charge before work, or taking a break on a roadtrip, we want every Tims Run to be convenient, welcoming, and a highlight of the journey,” said Hope Bagozzi, Chief Marketing Officer for Tim Hortons.
By David Corbeil, RVE CEO and Co-Founder – It’s official: the new CSA C22.2 NO. 343 standard has been published by the CSA Group. It officially regulates electric vehicle energy management systems (EVEMS) to allow for the partial or complete omission of electric vehicle charging equipment (EVSE) from the load calculation in Section 8 of the Code. Master electricians will find clear guidelines to ensure installations are compliant, safe, and easier to approve during inspections. CSA 343 is a performance standard for EVEMS.
Recently, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced more than $25 million for 33 projects aimed at improving electric vehicle (EV) charging availability, decarbonizing freight transportation and developing innovative technologies for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. This funding from Canada’s new government will make zero-emission vehicles more practical for Canadian families and companies, encouraging innovation that will strengthen Canada’s auto sector.
Halifax is charging into a greener future with a new bylaw that requires EV-ready infrastructure in all new residential and commercial developments. At Electric Avenue, we believe this move is not a challenge but an opportunity for developers, builders, and homeowners to future-proof their properties and boost long-term value.