Technology and the innovation it helps promote are the key to the future of Canada’s economy. Western Economic Diversification Canada supports technologies that advance the Government of Canada’s objectives, create jobs and stimulate growth in the clean tech sector.

“Investments like ones we are celebrating today are key to Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy. Clean tech innovation in microgrid systems, connected vehicle technology and bioproduct innovation are especially important as it helps us create more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions.”

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Edmonton Mill Woods 

“This contribution from Western Economic Diversification Canada will promote the growth of Alberta’s budding natural health products industry and take development of these new products to the next level.”

Dr. Heather Bruce, Associate Professor, Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta 

"A transportation revolution is underway that will be as disruptive as the invention of the first automobile. New technology allows us to travel in greater safety, deliver goods and people on time and even reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As roads, cars and people become connected and share information, our daily lives will improve. We are grateful for this funding—which will have a tremendous impact on people, the environment and the economy as we enter the era of smart transportation."

Dr. Tony Qiu, Associate Professor, Transportation Engineering, University of Alberta 

“The world is in the early stages of a global transition to a low-carbon economy. Energy storage is a critical component for enabling integration of Canada’s vast but intermittent renewable solar and wind energy resources. A made-in-Canada solution to integrating new batteries and microgrids will help both large and small communities take advantage of low-carbon energy sources available to them.

Dr. Jillian Buriak, Professor of Chemistry and Canada Research Chair in Nanomaterials for Energy, University of Alberta 

• Bioproducts require less energy during production and produce fewer greenhouse gases. Examples include biodegradable plastic, probiotics and fertilizer.

• Connected vehicle technology enables communication among vehicles, and between vehicles and the roadside.

• Microgrids are small-scale power systems that can provide energy to remote communities without being connected to a main electrical grid.

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Associated Links

• Western Diversification Program
• University of Alberta

Donna Kinley
Manager, Consultation, Marketing and Communications
Western Economic Diversification Canada – Alberta Region
780-902-2984
Donna.Kinley@canada.ca

Mike Brown
Media specialist, Writer
University of Alberta
780-492-9407
mjbrown1@ualberta.ca

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