NFI opens Winnipeg facility for fully Canadian-built electric buses
2026
What Happened
NFI, the parent company of New Flyer, announced the opening of a new facility in Winnipeg dedicated to producing fully Canadian-built electric buses. The move supports Canada’s transition to cleaner public transportation and reduces reliance on foreign manufacturing.
Why this matters
This facility enables Canada to produce zero-emission buses domestically, strengthening the local supply chain and creating jobs.
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