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Canada’s $52B EV gamble didn’t pay off, observers say

OTTAWA — With tides turning south of the border and electric vehicle sales not meeting expectations, Canada’s big bet on EV manufacturing may have been all for naught.

Since 2020, the federal government entered into deals with 13 manufacturers that, according to a June report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO), now represent $52.5 billion in various government investments and subsidies across the EV supply chain.

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