03/13/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/13/2023 11:49
Earlier today, Volkswagen, Europe's largest automaker, announced that its subsidiary PowerCo will establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
German automaker to build its first overseas battery manufacturing plant in Ontario, Canada
March 13, 2023 - St. Thomas, Ontario
Earlier today, Volkswagen, Europe's largest automaker, announced that its subsidiary PowerCo will establish an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facility in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.
Following this announcement, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Vic Fedeli, Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following joint statement:
"Earlier today, Volkswagen announced that it has selected St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, as the location to build the company's first overseas battery cell plant. Today's news is a major vote of confidence in Canada and Ontario, and in our shared work to position the country and the province as a global leader on the electric vehicle supply chain.
"This historic investment is a testament to Canada's strong and growing battery ecosystem and Ontario's competitive business environment. With a highly skilled workforce, clean energy, an abundance of critical minerals, access to markets, and a flourishing automotive and battery sector, we are an attractive investment destination with everything companies need to grow. In addition, Canada and Ontario offer stability and predictability to their business partners.
"This investment is another significant step forward as we build a clean transportation sector to meet global and North American demand for zero-emission vehicles.
"We will continue to build on this success by growing our EV ecosystem and supporting clean technology to create well-paying jobs and spur economic growth and prosperity for future generations."
Laurie Bouchard
Senior Manager, Communications
Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
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Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
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Vanessa De Matteis
Seniors Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
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Kwok Wong
Communications Branch, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
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