The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Jobs in the clean technology products sector |
|---|---|
| Target |
Achieve a 8% growth in jobs in the clean technology products sector by March 31, 2024 |
| Indicator description |
This indicator measures the number of jobs that are attributable to environmental and clean technology activity. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada |
| Unit of measurement |
Number |
| 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. Data by province and territory are only available for 2012 and 2021 Does not include self-employment. Data for 2020 and 2021 are preliminary. |