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Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology Act (S.C. 2001, c. 23).

Country/Territory
Canada
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish a foundation to fund sustainable development technology.
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Pollution control Institution Environmental planning Environmental standards Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act lays down provisions relating to the establishment of a corporation without share capital, to be called the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology (SDTC), consisting of the Foundation’s members and directors. The Foundation’s mission is to act as the primary catalyst in building a sustainable development technology infrastructure in Canada. The Foundation reports to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources Canada. SDTC funds groundbreaking technologies, works closely with an ever-growing network of stakeholders and partners to build the capacity of Canadian clean-technology entrepreneurs, helping them form strategic relationships, formalize their business plans, and build a critical mass of sustainable development capability in Canada. The text consists of 40 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gc.ca