Electric vehicles are going mainstream. Governments around the world are setting aggressive targets for EV adoption (Canada is aiming for 100% of light vehicles sold to be electric by 2035), and automakers are investing heavily in ramping up EV production to meet surging demand. But who is going to make all the vehicles and the all-important batteries that go into them?

Erik Reed argues that Canada should, and joins us to break down what the EV supply chain looks like today and how Canada can fit into it. Erik is a part of the Boston Consulting Group's Industrial Goods and Climate & Sustainability practices and co-author of a recent BCG report, "Canada Has an EV Edge, If It Acts Now."

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Boston Consulting Group Report: Canada Has an EV Edge, If It Acts Now

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Could Canada Become An Electric Vehicle Powerhouse?