Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, announced an investment of $3.7 million in Timmins-based Mikro-Tek through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC). This is the second SDTC investment in Mikro-Tek and part of a continuing collaboration that will help the company commercialize its improved forest management technology, which is designed to capture carbon from the atmosphere.

“Now is the time for ambitious climate action. Cleantech innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialization are key to the vital shift to a healthier environment and a net-zero carbon economy. Today’s announcement will boost our leadership in climate and waste reduction technologies and help foster a truly Canadian success story.”
- The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

“Commercializing cleantech innovations through partnerships like this one is a critical step in Canada’s journey to a net-zero economy. This $3.7 million investment in a Northern Ontario-based company means superior reforestation and carbon offset technology, as well as more clean economic growth for communities in our region. Accelerating innovation is a key part of our government’s plan for a green economy.”
- The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay–Superior North

“Canadian entrepreneurs are driving the innovation that is moving us towards a more sustainable and prosperous future. This investment will enable Mikro-Tek to rapidly accelerate and commercialize its ideas and continues the momentum of public and private commitments to reducing global emissions.”
- Leah Lawrence, President and CEO, Sustainable Development Technology Canada

“This funding is supporting Mikro-Tek’s project to increase carbon sequestration on reforestation sites in the boreal forest and to assess our technology as an alternative to herbicide applications. Our mission is to work with First Nations partners (Wahkohtowin Development) and forestry partners to develop and commercialize new, improved forestry management technologies and processes, which will help industry and government adapt to a low-carbon future.”
- Mark Kean, President, Mikro-Tek

• Clean technology companies currently employ more than 211,000 Canadians in rewarding, well-paying jobs.

• SDTC is an independent federal foundation that funds companies with the potential to become world leaders in environmental technologies and help solve some of the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges, such as climate change and polluted air, water and soil.

• SDTC is Canada’s largest funder of clean technology entrepreneurs, and its support makes a significant difference in today’s hyper-competitive global market.

• Since 2001, SDTC has invested more than $1.38 billion in 460 companies that have generated $2.8 billion in annual revenues, created 16,930 jobs, brought 177 new technologies to market and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 22.4 megatonnes of CO₂ annually, which is equivalent to taking almost 7 million cars off the road every year.

• The world is taking notice of Canada’s leadership in clean technology: 11 Canadian companies, 9 of which have been funded by SDTC, placed on the 2021 Global Cleantech 100 list.

• In December 2020, the Government of Canada announced A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy, Canada’s strengthened climate plan, which has increased support for SDTC with an additional $750 million over five years, representing the single largest Government of Canada investment in SDTC since its inception in 2001. 

Associated links

• Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience
• Clean technology: Canada's clean technology plan, investments and innovations for a clean growth future
• A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy: Canada's strengthened climate plan to create jobs and support people, communities and the planet
• Greening Government Strategy: A Government of Canada Directive

John Power
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Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
john.power@ised-isde.gc.ca

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Sustainable Development Technology Canada
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