Cleantech Facts & Figures
Billion
In 2024, clean technology product activities accounted for $43.3 billion, or 1.4% of Canadian GDP
Cleantech Employment
Clean technology products activities accounted for 224,062 jobs in 2024
Cleantech Firms
In 2025 there were 2,470 pure play cleantech firms in Canada
Building the Future
Canada’s Clean Technology Voice
The Canada Cleantech Alliance (CCTA) is the national voice of Canada’s clean technology sector. Founded in 2016, we bring together diverse cleantech interests with one clear mission: to accelerate Canada’s transition into a global leader in investment, innovation, and job creation—while building a strong, low-carbon economy.
Since its inception, CCTA has become the go-to source for cleantech insight, policy input, and advocacy. Through our network of thought leaders, industry associations, incubators, accelerators, and ecosystem partners, we represent the full strength and diversity of cleantech across Canada. Our board and collaborators reflect this national scope (https://canadacleantechalliance.ca).
Powered by Members & Partners
All initiatives depend on their stakeholders. We’re no different. Canada Cleantech Alliance has a solid basis of board members from Écotech Québec, OCTIA, Evok Innovations, MaRS , Sussex, RXNHUB and Cycle Capital. We also partner with ecosystem players representing sectors, regions and governments from across the country. Join us.
Spring Economic Update 2026
The Spring Economic Update 2026 didn’t deliver major new cleantech announcements—but there are still a few signals worth noting 👇
🔹 SR&ED improvements now in place
A new pre-claim approval process aims to cut timelines in half (from 180 to 90 days). Faster certainty is a meaningful step for innovators.
🔹 Procurement reform coming
A new SME Procurement Program is expected to reduce barriers for Canadian firms—potentially opening more doors for cleantech deployment.
🔹 Trade diversification continues
With the UK joining CPTPP and renewed focus on EU partnerships, there are clear signals that export growth remains a priority—including for clean technologies.
🔹 Sustainable finance momentum
Support for a new global conference (via the Canadian Climate Institute / Institut climatique du Canada Climate Institute) reflects continued interest in positioning Canada in sustainable finance discussions.
🔹 Faster tax certainty for major projects
The CRA will prioritize advance income tax rulings for large-scale nation-building projects—an important signal to reduce uncertainty and accelerate investment decisions.
That said, the update also reinforces something we’re hearing consistently across the ecosystem:
➡️ Execution now matters more than announcements
The cleantech sector is looking for:
🔹Clarity on how Budget 2025 funds will be deployed
🔹Stronger support across the full company lifecycle
🔹Faster pathways from innovation → commercialization → export
The foundations are there. The next phase is delivery.