Boosting clean technology in the North: enhance ports, boost sovereignty

Nuport, Open Ocean, and Hydra Energy Advance Projects with Support from B.C.

British Columbia is “supporting domestic companies to test dual-use technologies that make our ports safer, cleaner, and more competitive while strengthening Canada’s sovereignty and defence capabilities,” according to Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth. An example of this includes recently announced support from Innovate BC’s Integrated Marketplace initiative across three local projects. “These new data tools will reduce emission…

Boosting clean technology in the North: enhance ports, boost sovereignty

Tuesday January 20, 2026 | PRINCE RUPERT, BC by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends Building on Look West commitments, three dual-use technology businesses are testing new tools that can support Canada’s defence priorities while helping cut emissions, improve safety and support jobs in northern communities. Supported by the Integrated Marketplaces initiative, delivered by […] The post Boosting clean technology in the North: enhance ports, boost…

Projects launched in Prince Rupert could enhance port operations

Building on Look West commitments, three dual-use technology businesses are testing new tools that can support Canada’s defence priorities while helping cut emissions, improve safety and support jobs in northern communities. “B.C. is supporting domestic companies to test dual-use technologies that make our ports safer, cleaner and more competitive while strengthening Canada’s sovereignty and defence […]