The Economic and Employment Impacts of Climate-Related Technology Investments

This report examines the economic and employment impacts of climate-related technology investments in Canada. The investigation is based on each province’s stated goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as well as on a review of current technology investment programs. From a qualitative perspective, the analysis places technology investments within the broad context of innovation strategies and climate action plans. Readers will get an overview of the range of technology investments and technology funds that are currently implemented in Canada, and learn about the various governance models associated with them. The analysis then switches gears as we quantify the potential economic impacts of technology investments based on anticipated government investments and matching private sector investments from 2010 through 2014. Do technology investments play an effective role in reducing GHG emissions? Where are the greatest impacts? Which provinces are leaders in technology investments? The report answers these and other questions.