Northvolt

• Billions of public money to battery companies poorly planned, Quebec auditor says

  The report released today by Christine Roy found that the investments by the Coalition Avenir Québec government lacked clear objectives and timelines.

  Canada

  Jun 10
  
• Quebec judge declares Northvolt insolvent as province recovers $200 million

  The money comes from bank accounts belonging to Northvolt that were frozen after its Swedish parent company declared bankruptcy in March. 

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2025
  
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• Quebec wants court to declare branch of Swedish battery developer Northvolt insolvent

  Quebec filed the court application in an attempt to recoup some of the province's losses on a failed electric-vehicle battery project.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2025
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• Quebec ends funding for Northvolt battery factory

  Economy Minister Christine Fréchette says the government made its decision after the company failed to produce an acceptable plan for Quebecers.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2025
• U.S. company Lyten interested in purchasing Northvolt battery plant in Quebec

  Lyten said Friday that with an acquisition of Northvolt, it's "committed to pursuing the acquisition" of the Northvolt Six project in the Montérégie region. 

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2025
• Quebec environment ministry fines Northvolt for polluted run-off water

  Provincial officials issued the $10,000 penalty in June, saying the wastewater allegedly exceeded legal limits of the metals.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 2025
• Quebec auditor general investigating subsidies to embattled electric battery industry

  Major players in the sector have come under severe financial difficulties, such as vehicle maker Lion Electric and battery manufacturer Northvolt.

  Politics

  Jul 29, 2025
• Northvolt says Montreal-area battery plant will go ahead despite bankruptcy filing

  Northvolt says its Canadian subsidiary is financed separately and 'will continue to operate as usual outside of the Chapter 11 process.'

  Economy

  Nov 21, 2024
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• Quebec premier under pressure over $7B Northvolt battery plant

  Opposition leaders at the Quebec legislature on Tuesday called on the government to be more transparent about its agreement with the Swedish manufacturer.

  Politics

  Sep 24, 2024
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• Northvolt says Quebec EV battery plant project will continue ‘as planned’

  As of last month, the plant was supposed to begin manufacturing electric battery cells and producing cathode active material by 2026.

  Consumer

  Jul 2, 2024