Whether it’s storing renewable power or fuelling the next generation of vehicles, global battery demand is set to grow nearly 150-fold by 2050. I want us to meet that demand at home - and that’s why, today in Montreal, I announced $22M for 8 made-in-Canada battery projects, from Nova Scotia to BC. By scaling high-performance design and advancing next-gen materials, we’re positioning Canada’s workers and industries to lead the world's clean economy.