
Government of Canada and Linamar to Support Growth of EV Battery Technologies
Ottawa, Ontario – January 27, 2025 – The Government of Canada and Linamar Corporation today announced a significant investment to support the growth and expansion of electric vehicle (EV) battery technologies in Canada.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Linda Hasenfratz, CEO of Linamar, made the announcement at the company’s automotive manufacturing facility in Guelph, Ontario.
The investment includes a $50 million contribution from the Government of Canada through the Strategic Innovation Fund and a matching investment from Linamar. The funding will be used to establish a new EV battery research and development (R&D) center in Canada, as well as to support the expansion of Linamar’s existing battery production operations.
“The Government of Canada is committed to investing in the future of automotive manufacturing in Canada,” said Minister Champagne. “This investment will help Linamar to develop and produce the next generation of EV battery technologies, creating jobs and securing Canada’s position as a leader in the global EV market.”
Linamar is a leading global automotive parts manufacturer with a strong presence in Canada. The company has been investing heavily in EV battery technologies in recent years, and the announcement today marks a major step forward in its plans.
“We are excited to partner with the Government of Canada to accelerate the growth of EV battery technologies in Canada,” said Ms. Hasenfratz. “This investment will allow us to expand our R&D capabilities and production capacity, and to create new jobs in the automotive sector.”
The new EV battery R&D center will be located at Linamar’s Guelph facility and will bring together experts from across the company’s global operations. The center will focus on developing new battery technologies, including solid-state batteries and ultra-fast charging systems.
The expansion of Linamar’s battery production operations will take place at the company’s facilities in Ontario and Michigan. The expansion will include the addition of new production lines and equipment, as well as the creation of new jobs.
The investment is expected to create approximately 500 new jobs in Canada over the next five years. The jobs will be in a variety of fields, including engineering, manufacturing, and research.
The investment is a significant step forward in the Government of Canada’s plans to transition to a clean energy economy. The government has set a target of having all new passenger vehicles sold in Canada be zero-emission vehicles by 2035.
The investment is also expected to contribute to the growth of Canada’s automotive manufacturing sector. The sector is a major employer in Canada, with over 1 million jobs.
About Linamar
Linamar is a leading global automotive parts manufacturer with operations in 17 countries. The company has a strong presence in Canada, with over 10,000 employees at 12 manufacturing facilities. Linamar has been investing heavily in EV battery technologies in recent years, and the announcement today marks a major step forward in its plans.
About the Strategic Innovation Fund
The Strategic Innovation Fund is a $1.5 billion program designed to support large-scale, transformative R&D projects in Canada. The program is intended to help Canadian businesses develop and commercialize new technologies that have the potential to create jobs and economic growth.
Government of Canada and Linamar to make announcement on supporting the growth and expansion of EV battery technologies in Canada
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