Stellantis’ Battery Plant Subsidy Likely to Top Volkswagen’s
Stellantis NV is likely to receive more in subsidies for a new electric vehicle battery plant in Canada than the $9.5 billion Volkswagen AG extracted for a similar project, says one expert.
Changes Possible at Four US-Canada Vehicle Crossings
With U.S.-Canada border traffic volumes lower than before the pandemic at three entry ports in North Dakota and one in Idaho, federal officials have temporarily extended operating hours.
Canadian Trucking Initiative Targets Refugees
Canada is trying to get more truck drivers on the road by matching refugees in a new career pathway program that also includes women.
Canada, IBM to Announce Chips Pact Amid Biden-Trudeau Visit
Canada and International Business Machines Corp. will announce a high-level agreement on expanding semiconductor cooperation on March 24, during President Joe Biden’s visit to Ottawa.
Canada to Drop Vaccine Mandate at Border Sept. 30
TORONTO — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signed off on Canada dropping the vaccine requirement for people entering the country at the end of September, an official familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Sept. 22.
Canada Climate Plan Calls for 42% Cut in Oil, Gas Emissions
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government wants a 42% reduction in emissions from the oil and gas sector as part of Canada’s plan to meet its 2030 emissions reduction goal.
Canada Forges New EV Supply Chain Path
Canada, a major car and parts producer, is bolstering its battery and electric vehicle supply chain to ensure future growth for its vital $10 billion auto industry.
Ontario Declares State of Emergency Over Blocked US Bridge
The premier of Canada’s biggest province declared a state of emergency, warning protesters choking off traffic at a key U.S. border crossing and causing gridlock in Canada’s capital they face stiff punishment if they don’t leave.
US Urges Canada to Use Federal Powers to End Bridge Blockade
TORONTO — The Biden administration urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government Feb. 10 to use its federal powers to end the truck blockade by Canadians protesting the country’s COVID-19 restrictions, as the bumper-to-bumper demonstration forced auto plants on both sides of the border to shut down or scale back production.
Border Blockage Continues as Some Canadian Provinces Ease COVID Restrictions
TORONTO — A rapidly growing list of Canadian provinces moved to lift their COVID-19 restrictions as protesters decrying virus precautions kept up the pressure with truck blockades Feb. 9 in the capital and at key U.S. border crossings, including the economically vital bridge to Detroit.