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An evolution is afoot with canola crops in Canada. Once simply a source of oil, Canadian farmers and companies are now using canola in innovative ways to minimize environmental impact and contribute to a cleaner future.

Remarkable innovation and collaboration have occurred throughout the life sciences industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. This collaboration was also seen in one of Canada’s strongest sectors—life sciences. Through the provinces of Québec and Ontario, the Québec City - Windsor Corridor represents a hotspot of innovation, talent, collaboration and industry clusters– all a signature of what Canada has to offer global investors in life sciences.

Canada is aiming to become a global player in developing new innovations and technologies. The Digital Technology Supercluster, a collaboration-focused consortium of emerging companies, think tanks and academic institutions, will be key to that transformation.

Canada is truly an ocean nation. With the largest Arctic Ocean territory and the longest coastline in the world, it is no surprise that the ocean technologies (oceantech) are a driver of Canada’s economy. More than seven million people call Canada’s coasts home, and a significant number of global companies, high-tech innovators, research institutes and industry associations make up an oceantech innovation ecosystem spanning from coast to coast to coast.

The world is undergoing an unprecedented energy transition and Canada is uniquely positioned to supply clean energy for the globe. Ammonia—a stable, easy to transport carbon-free fuel, with applications as a medium to carry hydrogen—is emerging as a fuel of the future.

Canada is already a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, but the Scale AI Supercluster—a consortium of think tanks, academic research groups and emerging companies focused on collaboration—wants to make it the best in the world.

As food security and safety become more important than ever, Canada’s strengths in plant proteins and agri-food will help it feed the world. Canada’s agricultural production contributes more than $110 billion annually to GDP and the agri-food industry employs 2.3 million Canadians.

As the world transitions to low-emission technologies, renewable energy is in demand and global investors are turning their attention towards Canada for its cleantech investment and decarbonization projects. The province of PEI offers big opportunities in solar and wind energy. Learn about them here.

Canada has the resources, materials and suppliers to create a secure, sustainable and stable end-to-end supply chain for batteries and EVs. From battery mineral extraction and refining to EV manufacturing and battery recycling, Canada has investment opportunities.