Minister McKenna engages canadian businesses at COP22

November 17, 2016 – Marrakech, Morocco – Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change

Clean, innovative technologies are central to addressing climate change. They also present incredible opportunities for Canadian innovators as they enter these new international markets. Clean technology growth and development will enable Canadian companies to create more jobs that pay well.

According to the International Finance Corporation, the Paris Agreement will help open up nearly $23 trillion in new opportunities for climate-smart investments in emerging markets, between now and 2030. Canada is positioning itself to engage in this global clean economy.

Following a town-hall open discussion with Canadian businesses, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, released the following photo and quote on the role of carbon markets and Canadian business engagement, at COP22:

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‘Global demand for clean technology is on the rise. Canada is home to more than 750 clean-technology companies, and our businesses are world …