The province of Manitoba is providing a $176,000.00 grant to Eco-West Canada to support the installation of new EV chargers at three Winnipeg McDonald’s locations as well as work with Gardewine, a logistics and freight company, to support further charging infrastructure.

“As more Manitobans look to make the switch to electric vehicles, access to reliable charging infrastructure in strategic locations is required,” said Environment and Climate Minister Kevin Klein. “I commend leaders from business, industry, academia and the community who are active players in working together to make green transportation projects like this a reality.”

Previously this year the Manitoba government provided $150,000.00 to support the installation of eight EV charging stations across the province.

Eco-West is a non-profit focused on advancing green infrastructure and is a subsidiary of the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities.

“Through the delivery of these innovative projects, the Manitoba government is leveraging Eco-West Canada’s expertise and leadership to achieve the targets set out in its Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan, and to work together to ensure that Manitoba’s communities and economy are stronger and more resilient in the face of climate change,” said Justin Johnson, chief executive officer, Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities.