Mitigating the impacts of human activities, including underwater vessel noise, is vital to the protection and recovery of Canada's endangered marine mammals. Protecting our marine environment also ensures that Canada's oceans economy can continue to grow in a sustainable, environmentally responsible way.
Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced winners of two Innovative Solutions Canada challenges. Envisioning Labs Inc., Robert Allan Ltd., and BPE Technologies Inc. will receive a total of $449,800 to help develop new technologies to make ships quieter, particularly when they pass through the critical habitat of whales, including the Southern Resident killer whale.
Effectively advancing the protection and recovery of endangered marine mammal species in Canadian waters requires a long-term, collective effort by the Government of Canada and other partners. Innovative solutions such as these are not only critical to ensuring the success of our efforts, but also position Canada on the forefront of new, ground-breaking technologies.
