A group of Canadian industry association is joining forces in a new bio-economy network (BEN) to explore ways to take advantage of the significant.
The announcement was made at the Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit So far nine industry associations have joined.
“Canada has an abundance of renewable resources that can feed a wide range of bio-products," says Catherine Cobden, the executive vice-president of the Forest Products Association of Canada and the chair of BEN. “Developing our bio-potential will help unleash our national resources potential to spur future economic growth and job creation in Canada."
The new organization is calling on government to work with the industry to take advantage of these promising opportunities. The suggested areas for government-industry collaboration include the investment climate, the regulatory environment, innovation, and market diversification.
“Some of key trading partners have already developed comprehensive bio-economy strategies and Canada must not be left behind," says Scott Thurlow, the president of the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association. “We would like to position Canada as a bio-investment destination and to take advantage of the staggering promise of the bio-economy."
The members of BEN are:
~ Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association
~Bioindustrial Innovation Canada /Sustainable Chemistry Alliance
~BIOTECanada
~Canadian Bioenergy Association (CanBio)
~Canadian Renewable Fuels Association
~Chemistry Industry Association of Canada
~CropLife Canada
~Forest Products Association of Canada
~FPInnovations
