Stakeholder Engagement and Interviews

The contract seeks to engage qualified vendors to conduct interviews with provincial and territorial governments, utilities, municipalities, and industry stakeholders to identify and document the current and emerging needs and challenges related to electric vehicle infrastructure across Canada. The purpose is to gather actionable insights that will inform policy development and investment decisions under the Government of Canada’s broader clean transportation strategy. The work will involve designing and executing a structured engagement approach to ensure comprehensive input is collected from key public and private sector participants, with an emphasis on understanding barriers to deployment, coordination gaps, and opportunities for scaling infrastructure. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, indicating it pertains to management consulting services, and is issued by the Department of Natural Resources (NRCan) on behalf of the Government of Canada. The solicitation was posted on June 2, 2026, with a deadline for responses on July 7, 2026. While no specific location is defined for performance, the scope implies nationwide engagement across all provinces and territories. The contract does not specify any set-aside provisions, and all eligible vendors may apply through the designated Canada Buys portal. The project aims to deliver a consolidated report of findings that will support the strategic planning and funding of EV charging networks.