The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Jobs in the clean technology products sector |
|---|---|
| Target |
Achieve a 25% growth in jobs in the clean technology products sector from 2015 to 2026 |
| Indicator description |
This indicator measures the number of jobs that are attributable to environmental and clean technology activity. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada, provinces and territories |
| Unit of measurement |
Number |
| Calculations |
Not applicable |
| Comments and limitations |
Environmental and clean technology is defined as any process, product or service that reduces environmental impacts through any of the following three strategies: environmental protection activities that prevent, reduce or eliminate pollution or any other degradation of the environment; resource management activities that result in the more efficient use of natural resources, thus safeguarding against their depletion; or the use of goods that have been adapted to be significantly less energy or resource intensive than the industry standard. Does not include self-employment. Data for the latest two reference years are preliminary. |