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Government of Canada Invests in Clean Technologies for British Columbia's Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors

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The Government of Canada is committed to supporting the environmental sustainability of British Columbia's seafood sectors while ensuring they remain competitive in the marketplace. To achieve this goal, the Government is investing in new clean technologies through the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program. The program provides funding to help businesses incorporate clean technologies into their day-to-day operations, accelerating the use of more sustainable and efficient tools, practices, and techniques.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Government of Canada is investing over $5.4 million in 36 projects through the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program to support clean economic growth in British Columbia.
  • The Province of British Columbia is contributing over $785,000 towards these projects.
  • The Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption program is a $20-million program (2017-21) that provides funding to help businesses incorporate clean technologies into their operations.
  • The program aims to upgrade waste/wastewater treatment facilities, increase energy efficiency, create more reliance on green energy, and reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.
  • The 36 projects supported by the program will help British Columbia's fisheries and aquaculture sectors adopt greener practices, benefitting the environment and the economy.
  • The seafood sectors contribute approximately $4.5 billion annually to British Columbia's gross domestic product and provide thousands of jobs across the country.
  • The investments are helping strengthen Canadians' access to fish and shellfish food resources by supporting small and medium-sized businesses in the industry.

Statistics:

  • Over $5.4 million in funding has been allocated to 36 projects through the Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program.
  • The Province of British Columbia is contributing over $785,000 towards these projects.
  • The program has a total budget of $20 million (2017-21).
  • British Columbia's seafood sectors contribute approximately $4.5 billion annually to the province's gross domestic product.
  • Thousands of jobs are provided by the seafood sectors across the country.

Sources:

  • "Government of Canada investing in clean technologies for British Columbia's fisheries and aquaculture sectors." Press release by the Government of Canada. (No date mentioned)
  • "BC Government investing in fisheries and aquaculture clean tech." Press release by the Province of British Columbia. (No date mentioned)

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