Sustainable Development Technology Canada

Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Technologies du développement durable du Canada
Agency overview
Formed 2001
Jurisdiction Government of Canada
Headquarters Ottawa, Ontario
Agency executive
  • Leah Lawrence, president and CEO
Website www.sdtc.ca

Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC; French: Technologies du développement durable Canada) is an arm's-length foundation created by the Government of Canada to fund new clean technologies.

History

In 2001, the Government of Canada created Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) as an arm’s-length foundation[1] to “demonstrate new technologies to promote sustainable development, including technologies to address issues related to climate change and the quality of air, water and soil.”[2] These clean technologies, such as fuel cells and biofuels, are developed through public-private partnerships with SDTC acting as a funder.[3]

Investments

SDTC has invested in about 300 projects throughout Canada.[4]

Governance

Leah Lawrence is the president and CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada.[5] SDTC is overseen by a Board of Directors, with Jim Balsillie as the Chairman.[6]

Portfolio Investments

SDTC has provided funding to the following companies, among others:

  • Westport Innovations Inc. (developing and marketing natural gas technology for internal combustion engines)[7]
  • Shipstone Energy Corp. of Victoria, BC (salmon-recirculation aquaculture project)[8]
  • GaN Systems (solar power conversion technology)[9]

References

  1. ↑ "Canada falling behind U.S. in clean-energy efforts: experts". Nationalpost.com. December 26, 2009. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act". Laws-lois.justice.gc.ca. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  3. ↑ "We must take lead on clean energy front". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  4. ↑ "About Us - Sustainable Development Technology Canada". Sdtc.ca. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  5. ↑ "The SDTC Staff - Sustainable Development Technology Canada". Sdtc.ca. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Board & Committees - Sustainable Development Technology Canada". Sdtc.ca. Retrieved December 31, 2015.
  7. ↑ Baines, David (June 22, 2011). "Despite 15 years of losses, Westport's stock is still flying high". Vancouversun.com. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  8. ↑ Times Colonist July 30, 2011 (July 30, 2011). "$5M for clean energy projects". Timescolonist.com. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
  9. ↑ "GaN Systems scores VC funding - Technology - Ottawa Business Journal". Obj.ca. November 8, 2011. Retrieved November 12, 2011.
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