July 31, 2024 Halifax, Nova Scotia Natural Resources Canada
All along the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain - from mining to manufacturing to batteries and charging stations - Canada is seizing the opportunity to create jobs and drive economic growth. With demand for batteries expected to grow dramatically in the coming years, investing in the next generation of battery technologies will be a key area of opportunity. That is why we are investing in the Atlantic region to help accelerate battery innovation and production capacity across Canada.
Today, while visiting the Metzger, Yang, Dahn Research Group's world-class battery laboratory at Dalhousie University, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $10.15 million in funding to establish Dalhousie University's Canadian Battery Innovation Centre (CBIC). Minister Wilkinson was joined by the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West and Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax.
Under the leadership of Dalhousie battery scientists Drs. Michael Metzger and Chongyin Yang, the CBIC will facilitate the development of innovations from Canada's top battery research laboratories by creating next-generation battery cells. The Centre will be a shared space for researchers across Canada, working on high-end battery prototyping, and will provide critical industry-oriented training in battery cell manufacturing to support the specialized workforce needed in Canada's growing battery sector.
By investing in battery innovation, the Government of Canada is ensuring we capitalize on the country's competitive advantages for the benefit of all Canadians.
