Test drives for Teslas — in Edmonton. On the taxpayer dime.Those are just a few of the things Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will be footing the bill for under a $7.5 million ‘EV awareness’ campaign.On Thursday, Natural Resources Canada announced a program to increase “awareness, knowledge, confidence and adoption of ZEVs (zero emission vehicles), lower-carbon trucks, and clean fuels through outreach, education, and capacity-building activities.”In addition to free test drives in Edmonton, first time EV drivers in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and e-bike safety courses across British Columbia..The ultimate aim of the program is to increase uptake of ZEV ownership among first time buyers."As Canadians use more e-bikes, e-buses, EVs, and chargers, the Government of Canada is investing in information and opportunities that will put Canadians in the driver's seat on the road to a strong, healthy net-zero future for all our communities," Wilkinson said in a statement.In an accompanying brief, NRCan said phasing in 100% new electric vehicle sales by 2035 is projected to reduce over 360 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, avoiding almost $100 billion in global damages.More than 300,000 drivers have taken the government up on its $5,000 rebates which works out to about $1.5 billion. In addition, the government has allocated another $1billion to install more than 4,000 public fast chargers.Road transportation presently accounts for about 18% of Canada’s total emissions, NRCan said. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Test drives for Teslas — in Edmonton. On the taxpayer dime.Those are just a few of the things Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson will be footing the bill for under a $7.5 million ‘EV awareness’ campaign.On Thursday, Natural Resources Canada announced a program to increase “awareness, knowledge, confidence and adoption of ZEVs (zero emission vehicles), lower-carbon trucks, and clean fuels through outreach, education, and capacity-building activities.”In addition to free test drives in Edmonton, first time EV drivers in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and e-bike safety courses across British Columbia..The ultimate aim of the program is to increase uptake of ZEV ownership among first time buyers."As Canadians use more e-bikes, e-buses, EVs, and chargers, the Government of Canada is investing in information and opportunities that will put Canadians in the driver's seat on the road to a strong, healthy net-zero future for all our communities," Wilkinson said in a statement.In an accompanying brief, NRCan said phasing in 100% new electric vehicle sales by 2035 is projected to reduce over 360 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, avoiding almost $100 billion in global damages.More than 300,000 drivers have taken the government up on its $5,000 rebates which works out to about $1.5 billion. In addition, the government has allocated another $1billion to install more than 4,000 public fast chargers.Road transportation presently accounts for about 18% of Canada’s total emissions, NRCan said. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
