by Lynn | May 15, 2026 | Advanced Technology, Our Work, Sector, Uncategorized
One of the recurring contradictions in economic and industrial policy discussions is that many governments now publicly describe cleantech as strategic, foundational, and critical to future competitiveness — while continuing to administer it operationally through...
by Lynn | May 8, 2026 | Advanced Technology, Our Work
In the first two blogs in this series, we explored how cleantech is often overlooked in discussions of advanced technology—and why that perception no longer reflects reality. But this is not just a question of definition. It is a question of how Canada competes....
by Lynn | May 3, 2026 | Our Work, Sector
In the previous blog, we made the case that cleantech should be recognized as a core part of Canada’s advanced technology landscape. The next step is to understand why. Cleantech is often perceived as a sector—alongside others like automotive or aerospace. But this...
by Lynn | Apr 20, 2026 | Our Work
In a recent discussion on Canada’s industrial and economic strategy, advanced technology was framed largely through sectors such as automotive and aerospace—industries long recognized for their engineering complexity, scale, and export strength. These sectors are,...
by Lynn | Apr 2, 2026 | Defense, Our Work
As we wrap up this series on cleantech and defence, there’s one concept that sits at the center of the opportunity: Dual-use technologies. These are technologies developed for commercial markets that can also be applied in defence and security contexts—often with...
by Lynn | Mar 10, 2026 | Defense, Our Work
Military Bases: A Strategic Opportunity for Canadian Cleantech Modern military operations depend on reliable energy, resilient infrastructure, and secure supply chains. Increasingly, those requirements intersect with technologies often grouped under the label...
by Lynn | Feb 24, 2026 | Defense, Our Work
Canada’s Arctic is emerging as one of the most strategically important regions for national defence. As climate change reshapes access, mobility, and geopolitical interest in the North, the Canadian Armed Forces must operate in environments that are remote,...
by Lynn | Feb 17, 2026 | Defense, Our Work
Canada’s evolving security environment is driving a fundamental shift in how defence capability is defined. The focus is no longer limited to platforms and personnel. Increasingly, it is about resilience, readiness, and the ability to operate in disrupted...
by Lynn | Feb 10, 2026 | Defense, Our Work, Policy
When people hear “cleantech”, they often think of climate policy, emissions targets, or environmental regulation. But in Canada’s case, cleantech is increasingly a national security issue. Cleantech refers to technologies and systems that deliver energy,...
by Lynn | Nov 18, 2025 | Advocacy, Critical Minerals, Sector
Canada has an opportunity to align its natural resource strengths with the chemical, industrial, and advanced materials capabilities that will define success in the clean economy. Mining remains important, but value creation increasingly lies in the midstream — where...
