$1 billion Maple Ridge lithium-ion battery plant put on hold

A $1 billion battery plant expansion in Maple Ridge is on pause due to changing market conditions. The province and Ottawa earmarked a combined $284.5 million for the project last year, which had been expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the city. Jon Hernandez reports. Connect with CBC Vancouver online: Website: https://www.cbc.ca/bc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbcvancouver #CBCVancouver #CBCNews #BritishColumbia #justintrudeau #mapleridge #electricvehicles