Tackling market distortions key to ending clean-tech growing pains, says industry

Industry and policy experts say the government can use procurement to jumpstart demand for new clean-tech products.

Natural Resources Canada, led by Minister Jim Carr pictured in the House of Commons foyer last year, found more than two-thirds of Canadian clean-tech companies were focused on the natural resources sector. The Hill Times file photograph

News

BY JOLSON LIM

December 13, 2017

Better access to capital and markets are needed to accelerate clean technology adoption and production in the natural resources sector, which Ottawa recently noted has lagged behind other economic sectors in adopting low-carbon technologies, say industry groups and po...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Tuesdays: Innovation & Industry Newsletter

The policies, decisions, and people working on investment and regulation in the industry and innovation realm.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy