- Coordination and advocacy between the federal and provincial governments of British Columbia is underway.
- Oversight of life sciences companies in British Columbia is underway, involving Health Canada, the Strategic Response Fund, and investments in the sector.
Government of Canada Invests in Sustainable Fertilizer Technology
What happened
The Government of Canada is investing up to $1.98 million to support the development of sustainable fertilizer technology. This funding is provided through the Agricultural Clean Technology program. Lucent BioSciences will use the investment to create a biodegradable coating for fertilizer.
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Why it matters
The new coating technology aims to help farmers use nitrogen more efficiently while reducing fertilizer use, emissions, and microplastics. The government stated that supporting these clean technologies helps Canadian farmers reduce costs and build a more sustainable agriculture sector.
Oversight of life sciences companies in British Columbia is underway, involving Health Canada, the Strategic Response Fund, and investments in the sector. Coordination and advocacy between the federal and provincial governments of British Columbia is also underway.
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Who's involved
- BurnabyLocation of Lucent BioSciences, the company receiving the federal investment.