10. Cluster development from the Canadian perspective.
How does cluster development look like in the Canadian context,
especially during this pandemic?
Green clusters and the sustainability agenda.
Why sustainability affects us all and how we can champion the
sustainability agenda through cluster work during a time when
“sustainability” seems more like a “nice to have” rather than a “need to
have.”
Sustainability as a driver of economic recovery.
How can sustainability and green clusters help drive economic recovery
from the pandemic.
Building back better:
Canadian clusters on sustainability and recovery
11. Defining the Green Sector in Toronto - Snapshots
GDP – $6.55 Billion CAN
Employment – 60,800 jobs
Supply Chain
Companies – 600+
http://torontogreenindustries.home.blog/2020/06/23/economic-data/
12. Defining the Green Sector in Toronto – Health & Growth
Employment Growth - 5 Year Average (2015-2019) GDP 5-Year Growth (2014-2018, in 2012 Dollars)
Average Weekly Wages - 5
Year Average (2015-2019)
13. Toronto’s Urban Wood Industry Growth Initiative – 2012-2017
• Extensive focus on a small cluster
(employment of <100 when
started – >800 when ended)
• Major measurable economic
impact
https://www.yourleaf.org/urban-wood-utilization
14. Toronto’s Bike Cluster – Our Next Focused Intervention
www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/9713-Directory-
of-Toronto-Made-Bicycles-V3.07-08-jun-20-accessible.pdf
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16. Zero Emissions Building Exchange
• Centre of Excellence for high performance buildings
• Based inVancouver, British Columbia (BC)
• BC: Canada’s westernmost province
• BC population: ~4.7 million
• BC Economy:
o Traditionally focused on natural resource extraction
o Ecotourism, technology, film have grown
o Half of Canada’s cleantech companies based in BC
18. MISSION
Our mission is to
support a clean
economy and position
BC as a global centre
for innovation, talent
and capital to scale
clean technology
TALENT MARKETS CAPITAL
NETWORK TECH POLICY
Infrastructure & Space to
Innovate
Marketing & Communications
TARGET PROGRAM APPROACH IMPACT
Launched July 2020
Download the CORE
Cleantech Strategy report
www.corecleantech.com
Increase jobs
Attract investment for
companies and projects
Increase in Export
Revenue
Increase no. of
Partnerships
21. Canadian clusters special Covid-19 initiatives
Quebec Clusters special Covid-19 initiatives
Funding programs and policies adjustments to the pandemia and recovery phase
City economic recovery plan
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23. The panelists remain at your disposal for further questions and/or clarifications:
Rob McMonagle
rob.mcmonagle@toronto.ca
Michaela Neuberger
michaela@zebx.org
Vincent Dugré
vdugre@bivizio.com
Merete Daniel Nielsen
mdn@clusterexcellencedenmark.dk
Notas do Editor
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BC is a big province: Bigger than most US states, bigger than most countries: > twice the size of CA; > 2.5 times the size of Germany
British Columbia's economy has focused on natural resource extraction such as fishing and timber. Recently however, industries such as ecotourism, technology and film have grown in the province.
Cleantech competencies: waste & water remediation, hydrogen fuel cells, university agenda: engineering, software development , pulp & paper industry, manufacturing of high performance building products
Objectives
Foster and grow a zero emissions buildings community of practice locally and that is connected to global leaders
Gather and disseminate required knowledge;
Identify trends and inform effective regulatory approaches;
Catalyze required research, training, innovation, and barrier removal;
Encourage market supply and demand of zero emissions buildings;