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Smart Policy Series 2019:
Manufacturing

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April 29, 2021
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Incentivizing Low Carbon Pathways for Manufacturing

Manufacturing is the foundation of many economies and Canada is no exception, representing 10% of the country’s total GDP. In value, that is $174 billion dollars and 1.7 million jobs. 

In this edition of Foresight's Smart Policy Series, we explore opportunities to incentivize low carbon pathways for Manufacturing. 

  • Smart Policy Series 2019: Manufacturing

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