A recent audit led by Environment Commissioner Jerry DeMarco highlighted concerns regarding the concentration of Canada's national infrastructure program for electric vehicle (EV) chargers in a limited number of provinces, without adequately addressing data-driven insights on regional disparities. While Canada is on track to meet its target of installing 33,500 charging ports by 2026, nearly 90% of the funded ports are clustered in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. The audit revealed a lack of targeted objectives to identify areas with the greatest need, neglecting lower-income communities and rural regions. DeMarco emphasized the importance of widespread charging infrastructure to instill confidence in Canadians transitioning to EVs, especially with the mandate for all new passenger vehicles to be electric by 2035. Furthermore, the audit noted deficiencies in monitoring the operational performance of installed stations. In a separate audit, it was found that while Canada aims for 80% of its federal fleet to be electric by 2030, the transition is progressing slower than anticipated, with only 586 out of over 17,000 vehicles replaced with electric models as of March 2022. This sluggish pace suggests that only 13%, not 80%, of the federal fleet will be electric by 2030. Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson acknowledged the recommendations made by DeMarco, expressing ongoing efforts to address issues such as broader distribution of EV charging infrastructure and ensuring the reliability of charging stations through departmental discussions. These audits underscore the imperative for more equitable distribution and effective monitoring of EV infrastructure to support Canada's transition to sustainable transportation.
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