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As Canadians look at reopening the economy and getting people back to work clean technology continues to be an important contributor to Canadian jobs and innovation.Today the Honourable Navdeep Bains Minister of Innovation Science and Industry announced an investment of 41.8 million in 10 Canadian small businesses that are taking new innovative solutions to market. This means more high-quality jobs and tools to help Canada and the world tackle climate change for a more sustainable future.All 10 projects announced today received funding and support from Sustainable Development Technology Canada SDTC which helps Canadian entrepreneurs accelerate the development and deployment of globally competitive clean technology solutions.Investments in clean technologies are part of the Governments Innovation and Skills Plan a multi-year strategy to position Canada as a global leader in innovations that lead to less pollution healthier communities and the creation of good middle-class jobs.QuotesCleantech companies like the ones we are investing in today are helping to position Canada as a leader in an expanding market as investors and businesses seek sustainable growth. Investments in clean technology support the work of Canadian innovators to reduce Canadas environmental footprint and grow economic opportunities. The Honourable Navdeep Bains Minister of Innovation Science and IndustryCanadian entrepreneurs have always stepped up to find new solutions that will improve our quality of life both in good times and in challenging economic times. I am proud of the investments announced today that will enable these disruptive technologies to reach the marketplace. More than ever cleantech will be a vital driver of the economic engine in Canada and around the worldand SDTC will be there to help our companies lead the way. Leah Lawrence President and CEO Sustainable Development Technology Canada
