TOKYO -- Canada is willing to provide Japanese companies a "warm, welcome" environment for gaining access to critical minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries, said Ian McKay, the Canadian ambassador to Japan.
Ambassador McKay says government will facilitate access to critical minerals

Canadian ambassador to Japan Ian McKay sits for an interview Sept. 15 in Tokyo. (Photo by Anna Nishino)
TOKYO -- Canada is willing to provide Japanese companies a "warm, welcome" environment for gaining access to critical minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries, said Ian McKay, the Canadian ambassador to Japan.