Panel Discussion

As global markets shift and tariff landscapes evolve, Canadian cleantech companies face both challenges and tremendous opportunities. This forward-focused panel brought together experts from Export Development Canada (EDC), RBC, and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT) to explore how Canada can continue to lead on the global cleantech stage.

With tariffs changing not just in the U.S. but across multiple regions, the panel emphasized resilience, innovation, and global collaboration as key to thriving in this dynamic environment.

Key takeaways included:
Turning tariff challenges into opportunities for innovation and market diversification
Building strategic partnerships to strengthen export pathways
Leveraging financing and support programs to scale Canadian cleantech
Enhancing trade readiness through knowledge, agility, and digital tools
Showcasing Canadian leadership in sustainable technology and clean energy solutions

This session reaffirmed Canada’s position as a global cleantech leader, demonstrating how agility, vision, and collaboration can unlock new trade opportunities—despite external pressures.

For Canadian innovators, this panel delivered actionable strategies to expand globally, access support, and build long-term success in today’s evolving economic landscape.