The 2021 Automotive News PACE Award has named 31 finalists from 27 companies around the world. In addition, 23 finalists from 20 companies have been named for the PACEpilot award.

In an effort to slow the spread of the virus, curb an ongoing third wave of infections and protect communities with the highest rates of transmission, Ontario is rolling out vaccines to 114 highly affected neighbourhoods, as identified by postal code.

A campaign by Canadians calls to start reinforcing existing relationships and confronting some long-standing irritants. Key areas include the border and critical minerals used in EV batteries.

Canada is attractive "in terms of availability of renewable energy and potentially raw materials," former Ford executive Joe Bakaj said.