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1. Government of Canada: A Partner in Advancing the Bioeconomy

   Alexandre Noppen Bioeconomy Policy Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Government of Canada May 13, 2014
2. Canada’s Bio-Advantage Canada has one of the largest biomass resources in the world (ag, forest, marine) 47 million tonnes of sustainable biomass residues produced annually And has… Mature forestry fibre collection infrastructure and secure property rights A technology advantage in several areas (e.g., cellulose nanomaterials, agricultural breeding and agronomics) An abundance of skilled labour Emerging clusters that draw upon existing infrastructure
3. Canada's Emerging Bioeconomy Source: 2009 Statistics Canada Bioproducts Survey Nano crystalline cellulose …creating opportunities for agriculture producers to move beyond traditional products. New developments
4. The bioeconomy offers opportunities for: 1. Enhanced Competitiveness Many high value products, fast growth rates New crops, new revenue steams and more value extracted from biomass Opportunity to co-produce bioenergy, bioproducts and conventional products (biorefineries) No long-term subsidies required BioPathways Analysis 2011. “The world’s largest turbine manufacturer, Vestas, forecasted a 75 to 95 percent contraction in the US wind power market if the Production Tax Credit was allowed to lapse” Global bioplastic production capacity (European Bioplastics 2012) 5-FOLD INCREASE!
5. The bioeconomy offers opportunities for: 2. Jobs and rural economic development Growing sector New/sustained jobs will be located near biomass resources Opportunities for rural/ off-grid/ Aboriginal communities Diversification of demand and supply chains (value-added primary processing) New business models
6. The bioeconomy offers opportunities for: 3. Environmental Benefits Meet market demand for environmentally preferable options Decrease net GHGs and reduce costs through fuel switching ‘Green’ existing infrastructure and industries Conversion of wastes Greater biodiversity
7. Recognizing these opportunities, the Government of Canada has taken action… Goal: advance technology leadership and maximize Canada’s attractiveness as a location for bio-investment. Strengthening Canada’s position along global value chains Initiatives have driven considerable success along the innovation continuum… Market Access and Development Bioeconomy R&D Scale-up and Commercialization Pilot and Demonstration
8. Cutting-edge bioeconomy R&D along the value chain Key federal players: Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), National Research Council Canada (NRC), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), Regional Development Agencies Example initiatives: NSERC Strategic Partnerships Program http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/index_eng.asp AAFC R&D Portfolio http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/science-and-innovation/research-projects/?id=1208366237788 Aquatic and Crop Resource Development Research http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/rd/aquatic/index.html Program of Energy R&D http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/funding/current-funding-programs/perd/4993 Canadian Biomass Innovation Network http://cbin.gc.ca/home Biomass Inventory Mapping and Analysis Tool http://www.agr.gc.ca/eng/?id=1343071073307#a4 International S&T Partnerships Program http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/funding/istpp/istpp.jsphttp://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/funding/istpp/istpp.jsp Networks of Centres of Excellence of Canada http://www.nce-rce.gc.ca/ Spotlight: NRC’s Algal carbon conversion flagship Industry-facing research - CO2 emissions to algal biomass for the production of bioenergy/biofuels and other value-added products (e.g., soil amendments) Target: pilot‑scale algal biorefinery at an industrial site http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/solutions/collaborative/algal_index.html
9. Support for innovative demonstrations and pilot projects Key federal players: National Research Council Canada (NRC), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), Sustainable Development and Technology Canada (SDTC) Example initiatives: Transformative Technologies Program http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/forests/innovation/13343 Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SD Tech FundTM) http://www.sdtc.ca/ Strategic Partnerships Initiative http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1330016561558/1330016687171 Industrial Biomaterials Flagship Program http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/solutions/collaborative/industrial_bio_index.html ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/funding/current-funding-programs/eii/4985 Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC) http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/irap/index.html Spotlight: AAFC’s AgriInnovation Program Program accelerates the creation, availability, application and transfer of knowledge and technologies to the sector; Increases the successful demonstration, commercialization and/or adoption of innovations. “Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced a $10 million repayable investment in BioAmber Sarnia, to help the industry leader build the world's largest commercial plant to produce bio-based succinic acid” – Feb. 2014 http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1354301302625&lang=eng
10. De-risking scale-up & commercialization Key federal players: National Research Council Canada (NRC), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Sustainable Development and Technology Canada (SDTC), Regional Development Agencies Example initiatives: AgriInnovationProgram http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1354301302625&lang=eng Sustainable Development Technology Canada (NextGen Biofuels Fund) http://www.sdtc.ca/ Western Diversification Program http://www.wd.gc.ca/eng/301.asp Business Development Program http://www.wd.gc.ca/eng/301.asp Demonstrates and deploys first-in-kind technologies (bioproducts, bioenergy and next generation wood products) in the Canadian forest sector by funding 50% of project costs Emphasis innovativeness, technical feasibility and sound business plan Budget 2014 renewed with $90 million to 2018 9 projects announced to-date adding $66M/year to firm revenues Spotlight: NRCan’s Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/forests/federal-programs/13139
11. Growing and defending markets for Canadian bioproducts Key federal players: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), Export Development Canada, Industry Canada, Environment Canada, Statistics Canada, Transport Canada, Public Works and Government Services Canada, National Defence Example initiatives: Renewable Fuels Regulations http://www.ec.gc.ca/energie-energy/default.asp?lang=En&n=0AA71ED2-1 Industrial Bioproducts Value Chain Committee http://www5.agr.gc.ca/eng/industry-markets-and-trade/value-chain-roundtables/industrial-bioproducts/?id=1385568234264 Canada-US Regulatory Cooperation Council http://actionplan.gc.ca/en/page/rcc-ccr/regulatory-cooperation-council Expanding Market Opportunities Program http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/forests/federal-programs/13133 Global Opportunities for Associations Program http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/funding/global-opportunities-associations/home.jsp Invest In Canada Bureau www.investincanada.gc.ca Spotlight: DFATD’s Trade Commissioner Service Services to investors: Enhances access to and partnerships with international markets Presence in more than 150 cities worldwide On-the-ground intel http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/
12. As a whole, these initiatives are combatting barriers to bioeconomy growth such as… Limited capital Risk-sharing major projects(contributions and loans) Identifying business partners Biomass supply chain issues Research into storage, transportation, harvesting Developing biomass inventories Techno-economic hurdles Working with academia and industry to scale-up technologies Providing decision-making support/tools to firms Canadian Renewable Fuels Strategy
13. consumer automobile industry fuel industry Ford Volvo Chrysler Mercedes VW Peugeot biofuel plants oil mills Shell BP Investors banks ADM Cargill biomass trader ADM Cargill As well as obstacles related to bioeconomy framework conditions: Cultural reluctance to adapt business models Building linkages with non-traditional partners (bio-hybrid industry) Providing research/intelligence on the value proposition of emerging products Regulatory/standardization challenges Standardizing biomass feedstock Developing/aligning regulations to promote investment security Public perceptions Sustainability/carbon neutrality research Information campaigns to combat misinformation (GMOs, Food vs. Fuel, nano-scale products). local logistics farmer
14. Efforts are also being made to build a collaborative approach to effectively support bioeconomy development Enhancing federal coordination with the creation of the Bioeconomy Interdepartmental Working Group Targets: Eliminate duplication Address critical gaps Position Canada with a common voice Complement and integrate the substantial work/capacity of provinces, territories, and academia Building alignment with industry Industrial Bioproducts Value Chain Committee Conversations with the Bioeconomy Network and other industrial stakeholders
15. The Government of Canada is positioning itself as a bioeconomy leader The bioeconomy offers significant opportunities to Canada As such, the Government of Canada is encouraging development through: Cutting edge R&D Support for pilot and demo projects De-risking commercialization Market access and development efforts Building coordination and integration These activities are addressing major barriers to enable a profitable, sustainable bioeconomy in this country
16. Thank you! Alexandre Noppen Bioeconomy Policy Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Government of Canada Alexandre.Noppen@AGR.GC.CA