Monday 28 May 2018

A world leader in the production and use of renewable energy, Canada believes in the power of international partnership to accelerate the global transition to a low-carbon economy and improve Canadians' access to this $1-trillion clean tech market.

Speaking on 24th May, 2018 at the ninth Clean Energy Ministerial in Copenhagen, Kim Rudd, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jim Carr, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, announced that Canada is set to join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) - the world's largest intergovernmental organization driving the deployment of sustainable renewable energy.

As a member country, Canada will benefit from increased awareness of renewables' potential; the challenges and opportunities associated with the large-scale penetration of renewables in all regions of Canada; international trade opportunities for Canadian clean tech companies; and international recognition of Canada's leadership role in renewable energy.

Since IRENA's creation in 2011, Canada has participated in several joint studies, reports and international events on a number of topical issues facing the further deployment of renewables.