Canadian Federal Budget – Good For The Clean Tech Sector Says PWC

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Dave Forde
Published: March 8, 2010Posted in: FundingTags: , ,
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We already mentioned the recent Speech From The Throne and how the technology sector is finally getting some much due attention, but PwC has dug a little deeper to highlight the Budget 2010′s impact on the clean tech sector:

  • Establishing the Next Generation Renewable Power Initiative, with $100 million over the next four years to support the development, commercialization and implementation of advanced clean energy technologies in the forestry sector.
  • Modernizing the regulatory system for project reviews, and supporting consultation with Aboriginal peoples on major resource projects.
  • A 50% declining balance capital cost allowance for green energy including heat recovery and distribution systems and other clean energy generation assets.



About the Author

Dave "The Connector" Forde has been involved in the technology industry across Canada for over 10 years in sales and marketing roles. Part of my passion is to connect people and help to grow businesses. Chair of Toronto Tech Week and an Advisory Member for ICT Toronto and Founder of Toronto Tech Week. Dave also ran the largest association for Internet Marketing & Advertising professionals with over 7,000 members in Canada, then launched Profectio. Shortly after that he launched PR In Canada as the voice of the public relations industry in Canada. Over the years he has also spoken at a number of industry events and been a judge for a number of competitions across Canada. He has also often been called upon to help assist and advising start ups and business with their go to market strategy strategy.