No more public money for Lion Electric, Quebec government says

May 1, 2025 | 8:50 AM

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it won’t invest more public money in Lion Electric, putting the electric-vehicle maker’s future in doubt.

Economy Minister Christine Fréchette said in a statement Wednesday evening that it wouldn’t be responsible to inject more government funds into the struggling company.

She said that while the province has a duty to support Quebec businesses, Lion’s recovery plan recently submitted to the government “did not justify” more public funding.

The company, headquartered in St-Jérôme, Que., sought creditor protection in December and has since been seeking a buyer.