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Instead of competing directly with the U.S., Canada should develop a parallel clean-tech strategy

Our ability to invest big in clean tech and innovation is constrained. Amidst a challenging economic outlook, Ottawa needs to retain fiscal flexibility while finding ways to accelerate private investment in this industry.

Opinion
BY NICHOLAS PALASCHUK
October 16, 2023

Opinion | BY NICHOLAS PALASCHUK | October 16, 2023

Nicholas Palaschuk is a senior research associate in innovation and technology at the Conference Board of Canada. In his role, Palaschuk drives evidence-based research to inform better policy and corporate decision-making as it relates to new socio-technical challenges on issues including energy transitions, carbon-tech, and corporate sustainability. See all stories BY NICHOLAS PALASCHUK

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Instead of competing directly with the U.S., Canada should develop a parallel clean-tech strategy

Our ability to invest big in clean tech and innovation is constrained. Amidst a challenging economic outlook, Ottawa needs to retain fiscal flexibility while finding ways to accelerate private investment in this industry.

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