As the work of econext is cross-cutting through the province’s economy, it provides the organization with a unique and holistic perspective on the concepts of green jobs and the just transition specific to Newfoundland and Labrador. This document is a response to the Government of Canada’s discussion paper titled ‘People-Centred Just Transition’.
Month: April 2022
econext Spring Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region
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Since 2014, econext (formerly NEIA) has been collaborating closely with the Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (IET) and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) to deliver a suite of programming for Atlantic Canadian firms to pursue international business opportunities in the Caribbean region. Our Caribbean program is comprehensive, comprising in-depth market research, information sessions, customized firm-level supports, and the coordination of incoming and outgoing trade missions to markets.
Our Spring 2022 mission will see 12 organizations touch down in Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Suriname.
For more information, visit https://econext.ca/caribbean-program/
Organizations participating in the Spring Trade Mission:
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Academy Canada
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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CBCL
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College of the North Atlantic
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Coles Associates
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Compusult
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The Department of Industry, Energy and Technology (IET)
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econext
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EDGEWISE Environmental
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Hi-Point
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Velsoft
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Work Safe Systems
If you have any questions about the econext Spring Trade Mission to the Caribbean Region please contact Abbie Hodder, econext’s COO & Director of International Business, at Abbie@econext.ca
Board of Trade Invites econext Members to Join us at Business Bootcamp
The St. John’s Board of Trade is offering MEMBER PRICING for Business Bootcamp to econext members! Business Bootcamp is everything you loved about the Outlook Conference, levelled-up, in-person, and bursting with actionable insights!
This event is built for busy businesspeople who don’t have time to sit back, zone out, and take it all in. Instead, it’s going to be a sleeves-rolled-up, fast-paced look at topics that help your business grow. Register here with the discount code ECO2022: https://www.stjohnsbot.ca/events/business-bootcamp/
You’ll get to connect with and learn from:
- Premier Andrew Furey
- Jamie King, Verafin
- Mike McCann, Rio Tinto – IOC
- Mark Sexton, NL Film Development Corporation
- Michelle Simms, Genesis Centre
- Dr. Patrick Parfrey, Health Accord NL
- Kieran Hanley, econext
- Gill Whelan, Whelan Wellness
- Mike Wahl, WAHL Show
- Hasan Hai, Carnegie Learning, Zorbit’s Math
- Kim Paddon, Whink
- Dave Halliday, trajectorE
- Jan Mertlik, Get Coding
- Jane Bates, Cox & Palmer
- Karen White, NATIONAL Public Relations
- Stephanie Burry & Tessa Whelan, CoLab
- Amanda Perran & Gillian Dobbin, Deloitte
Click Here to Learn More and Register
Use code: ECO2022
Arctic and the North: Calls for proposals with Innovative Solutions Canada
Innovative Solutions Canada is seeking pre-commercial innovative prototypes that can be tested in real life settings and address a variety of priorities within the Government of Canada. Priorities include:
- Climate Resilient Infrastructure
- Communications, Digital Networks, and Connectivity
- Emergency Response
- Transportation
- Energy Management
Closing date:
April 26, 2022, 14:00 Eastern Time
Oceans: Calls for proposals with Innovative Solutions Canada
Innovative Solutions Canada is seeking pre-commercial innovative prototypes that can be tested in real life settings and address a variety of priorities within the Government of Canada. Priorities include:
- Coastal Resilience
- Navigation and Ocean Communications
- Autonomous Surface and Subsurface Vehicles, and Associated Infrastructure
- Aquaculture, Blue Carbon and Ocean Pollution Remediation
Closing date:
April 26, 2022, 14:00 Eastern Time
Natural Resources Canada | Oil Spill Response Challenge
Investing in Innovative Oil Spill Response Technologies
The Government of Canada is calling on innovators to develop solutions to help protect and preserve Canada’s natural heritage and communities from the devastating impacts of oil spills. If you work in the area of oil spill detection, oil spill recovery or other fields such as science and engineering, biochemistry, data analytics, remote sensing and robotics, and have a passion about protecting the environment, the Oil Spill Response Challenge may be for you!
We are looking for innovators to advance innovative and rapidly deployable oil spill response solutions to effectively improve response time and/or increase recovery of oil spilt in diverse Canadian aquatic environments when compared against conventional technology. With the right idea and knowledge on how to get there, you could be awarded up to $1.3M to develop and test your prototype. The grand prize winner will then receive an additional $2M to continue to commercialise their technology!
The application deadline is June 1, 2022 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. Only 35 days remain. Apply Now!
Pattern Energy Group
We develop, construct, own, and operate high-quality wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects worldwide.
New green technology tax credit announced for Newfoundland and Labrador
Via Budget 2022, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is introducing a new 20 percent green technology tax credit for Canadian-controlled private corporations that invest in equipment for energy conservation and clean energy generation, use fuels from waste, or make efficient use of fossil fuels. The maximum credit is $1 million annually, of which up to 40 per cent is refundable.
From the Department of Finance website:
Canadian Controlled Private Corporations (CCPC’s) that invest in equipment that generates or conserves renewable-source energy, uses fuels from waste, or makes efficient use of fossil fuels may be entitled to a credit equal to 20% of the capital cost of that equipment.
Eligibility:
- Corporations with a permanent establishment in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Property eligible to be included as capital property of Class 43.1 or 43.2 under the federal income tax act that is;
- Located in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Acquired for use in the course of a business operating in Newfoundland and Labrador
How to apply
The GTTC will be the applied to reduce provincial tax otherwise payable, or refunded on the corporation’s income tax return.
Refundable
Corporations may be able to receive a refund of any amount not applied to reduce tax payable, up to 40% of the total GTTC.
Carry forward/back
Any GTTC not applied or refunded in the current taxation year may be applied to reduce Newfoundland and Labrador tax payable in any of the next 20 years, or any of the preceding three years, but cannot be applied to a taxation year that ends before April 7, 2022.
Organics Waste-to-Value Forum 2022
Is organic waste a “problem”? Or is it part of a solution – solutions for greater efficiency, for climate change, for new business enterprises and regional economic development?
The Harris Centre invites participants from forestry, agriculture, fisheries, aquaculture, local and provincial government, academia, research institutions and others to come together for a day of exploring potential “waste-to-value” opportunities for organic waste streams associated with the forestry, fisheries, aquaculture and agriculture/food sectors in Newfoundland and Labrador.
In Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), organic waste accounts for approximately 30% of disposed waste – or 155,000MT annually. As NL’s government and industries reflect on waste management and plan for the future, a wide range of stakeholders have noted many reasons to pursue this topic:
- The need for widespread organics management to meet diversion targets.
- Environmental concerns over greenhouse gas emissions associated with organic waste materials.
- Shortening of landfill lifespan because of organics entering the landfill.
- The potential environmental, economic, and social benefits of utilizing organic waste instead of landfilling it.
Both research and practice have shown there are practical strategies for the use of organic by-products (or “residuals”) from forestry, agriculture, fisheries, and aquaculture sectors as inputs for the development of other types of beneficial products. Similarly, there are examples of effective community and regional scale efforts to convert residential-municipal organic waste into compost and other products with beneficial uses. Despite this existing information and practices, efforts to develop effective waste-to-value initiatives and enterprises for organics in NL have struggled to gain traction or become sustainable.
Given the growing interest among multiple groups in pursuing these opportunities, it seems timely to engage in a cross-sectoral dialogue on the opportunities, challenges, strategies and policy implications for advancing the development of organic “waste-to-value” approaches and enterprises in Newfoundland and Labrador.
WEBINAR: Clean Energy funding opportunities for Canadian firms through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Wednesday, Apr 20 2022 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
This webinar is all about gaining a practical understanding of clean energy funding opportunities stemming from the IIJA including details on how funds will flow, the envelope of funding programs and state investment priorities for the State of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. In-state experts will give you an insightful, on-the-ground assessment to provide concrete approaches to help Canadian SMEs navigate the IIJA and improve strategy of securing funding in the U.S.
- Overview of the latest IIJA clean energy funding opportunities & announcements
- Clean energy project prioritization for the State of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia
- State economic, financial and political considerations for Canadian firms
- Recommendations for Canadian companies when applying for funding
