Instead of competing directly with the U.S., Canada should develop a parallel clean-tech strategy

Our ability to invest big in clean tech and innovation is constrained. Amidst a challenging economic outlook, Ottawa needs to retain fiscal flexibility while finding ways to accelerate private investment in this industry.
An electric-powered OC Transpo bus on display during an announcement for new federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure at Ottawa City Hall on June 30, 2023.

Over the past two decades, Canada has gained recognition as a global leader in clean technology with a strong emphasis on low-carbon innovations and start-ups. However, recent reports suggest that our country may be losing ground in this race. 

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