Collaborate to succeed: The Government of Canada’s role in growing domestic clean technology champions
In this report, the NZAB recommends that the federal government adopt a more collaborative and strategic approach to industrial policy in Canada. A more modern net-zero industrial policy can help Canada grow cohorts of successful homegrown businesses that can compete internationally and prepare the country for a net-zero future. Key components include prioritizing sectors, convening stakeholders, setting goals, and aligning various policies, programs and funds.
Related Reports
Volume 1: Synthesis Report. Second Annual Report to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
We are pleased to present our second annual report to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, as mandated under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act (CNZEAA). The Synthesis Report includes an overview of activities undertaken since our first annual report and our strategic priorities moving forward. Volume 2 and Volume 3 were pre-published during climate week in September 2024 and respond to requests from the Minister of Environment and Climate Change for advice on how to achieve Canada’s 2030 target and the setting of Canada’s 2035 target. They can be found on the Publications page.
Volume 2: Climate's Bottom Line: Carbon Budgeting and Canada’s 2035 Target
In its second annual report to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the NZAB recommends developing a national carbon budget, adopting a 2035 emissions target of 50-55% reduction below 2005 levels and tracking Canada’s excess emissions. “Climate’s Bottom Line: Carbon Budgeting and Canada’s 2035 Target” represents Volume 2 of the second annual report, and was pre-published in September 2024. Volume 1 and Volume 3 of the second annual report can be found on the Publications page.
Volume 3: Closing the Gap: Reaching Canada’s 2030 Emissions Target
In its second annual report to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the NZAB advises the federal government on how the country can achieve its 2030 target, of a 40-45% reduction below 2005 levels. “Closing the Gap: Reaching Canada’s 2030 Emissions Target represents Volume 3 of the second annual report, and was pre-published in September 2024. Volume 1 and Volume 2 of the second annual report can be found on the Publications page.